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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.07, 1,002.53 and 412.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.07, 1,002.53 and 412.03 is: 617.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.07 : 1,002.53 = 412.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.07/1,002.53 = 412.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.07x = 1,002.53 × 412.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.07x = 413,072.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,072.40/669.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.38

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