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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.63, 1,037.16 and 447.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.63, 1,037.16 and 447.63 is: 672.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.63 : 1,037.16 = 447.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.63/1,037.16 = 447.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.63x = 1,037.16 × 447.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.63x = 464,263.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,263.93/690.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.23

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