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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.82, 1,035.27 and 446.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.82, 1,035.27 and 446.28 is: 669.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.82 : 1,035.27 = 446.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.82/1,035.27 = 446.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.82x = 1,035.27 × 446.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.82x = 462,020.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,020.30/689.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.77

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