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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.13, 1,002.48 and 438.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.13, 1,002.48 and 438.49 is: 656.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.13 : 1,002.48 = 438.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.13/1,002.48 = 438.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.13x = 1,002.48 × 438.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.13x = 439,577.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,577.46/669.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.94

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