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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.02, 1,003.55 and 497.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.02, 1,003.55 and 497.76 is: 746.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.02 : 1,003.55 = 497.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.02/1,003.55 = 497.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.02x = 1,003.55 × 497.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.02x = 499,524.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,524.56/669.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.66

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