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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.68, 1,039.97 and 447.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.68, 1,039.97 and 447.04 is: 670.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.68 : 1,039.97 = 447.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.68/1,039.97 = 447.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.68x = 1,039.97 × 447.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.68x = 464,908.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,908.19/693.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.21

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