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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.15, 1,002.80 and 425.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.15, 1,002.80 and 425.86 is: 638.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.15 : 1,002.80 = 425.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.15/1,002.80 = 425.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.15x = 1,002.80 × 425.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.15x = 427,050.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,050.97/669.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.20

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