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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.24, 1,033.28 and 446.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.24, 1,033.28 and 446.88 is: 668.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.24 : 1,033.28 = 446.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.24/1,033.28 = 446.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.24x = 1,033.28 × 446.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.24x = 461,752.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,752.17/690.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.97

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