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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.24, 1,033.67 and 446.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.24, 1,033.67 and 446.03 is: 667.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.24 : 1,033.67 = 446.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.24/1,033.67 = 446.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.24x = 1,033.67 × 446.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.24x = 461,047.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,047.83/690.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.95

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