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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.18, 1,003.67 and 484.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.18, 1,003.67 and 484.97 is: 727.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.18 : 1,003.67 = 484.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.18/1,003.67 = 484.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.18x = 1,003.67 × 484.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.18x = 486,749.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,749.84/669.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.38

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