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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.66, 1,034.52 and 446.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.66, 1,034.52 and 446.46 is: 668.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.66 : 1,034.52 = 446.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.66/1,034.52 = 446.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.66x = 1,034.52 × 446.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.66x = 461,871.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,871.80/690.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.74

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