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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.80, 1,003.88 and 465.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.80, 1,003.88 and 465.60 is: 696.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.80 : 1,003.88 = 465.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.80/1,003.88 = 465.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.80x = 1,003.88 × 465.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.80x = 467,406.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,406.53/670.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.79

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