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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.74, 1,033.47 and 446.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.74, 1,033.47 and 446.05 is: 668.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.74 : 1,033.47 = 446.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.74/1,033.47 = 446.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.74x = 1,033.47 × 446.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.74x = 460,979.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,979.29/689.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.34

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