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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.14, 1,036.08 and 447.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.14, 1,036.08 and 447.68 is: 672.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.14 : 1,036.08 = 447.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.14/1,036.08 = 447.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.14x = 1,036.08 × 447.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.14x = 463,832.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,832.29/690.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.08

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