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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.80, 1,037.78 and 447.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.80, 1,037.78 and 447.80 is: 672.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.80 : 1,037.78 = 447.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.80/1,037.78 = 447.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.80x = 1,037.78 × 447.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.80x = 464,717.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,717.88/690.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.72

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