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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.15, 1,004.18 and 474.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.15, 1,004.18 and 474.13 is: 711.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.15 : 1,004.18 = 474.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.15/1,004.18 = 474.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.15x = 1,004.18 × 474.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.15x = 476,111.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,111.86/669.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.52

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