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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.59, 1,038.59 and 447.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.59, 1,038.59 and 447.05 is: 669.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.59 : 1,038.59 = 447.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.59/1,038.59 = 447.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.59x = 1,038.59 × 447.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.59x = 464,305.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,305.37/693.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.42

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