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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.12, 1,002.60 and 449.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.12, 1,002.60 and 449.52 is: 673.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.12 : 1,002.60 = 449.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.12/1,002.60 = 449.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.12x = 1,002.60 × 449.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.12x = 450,688.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,688.75/669.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.55

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