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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.01, 1,002.30 and 654.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.01, 1,002.30 and 654.43 is: 980.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.01 : 1,002.30 = 654.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.01/1,002.30 = 654.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.01x = 1,002.30 × 654.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.01x = 655,930.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,930.23/669.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.45

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