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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.99, 1,038.03 and 450.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.99, 1,038.03 and 450.06 is: 675.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.99 : 1,038.03 = 450.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.99/1,038.03 = 450.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.99x = 1,038.03 × 450.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.99x = 467,175.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,175.78/691.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.12

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