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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.48, 1,035.24 and 447.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.48, 1,035.24 and 447.12 is: 670.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.48 : 1,035.24 = 447.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.48/1,035.24 = 447.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.48x = 1,035.24 × 447.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.48x = 462,876.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,876.51/690.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.37

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