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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.18, 1,002.88 and 484.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.18, 1,002.88 and 484.70 is: 726.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.18 : 1,002.88 = 484.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.18/1,002.88 = 484.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.18x = 1,002.88 × 484.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.18x = 486,095.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,095.94/669.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.41

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