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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.86, 1,035.87 and 447.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.86, 1,035.87 and 447.65 is: 670.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.86 : 1,035.87 = 447.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.86/1,035.87 = 447.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.86x = 1,035.87 × 447.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.86x = 463,707.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,707.21/691.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.23

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