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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.32, 1,036.02 and 446.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.32, 1,036.02 and 446.78 is: 670.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.32 : 1,036.02 = 446.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.32/1,036.02 = 446.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.32x = 1,036.02 × 446.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.32x = 462,873.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,873.02/690.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.52

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