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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.23, 1,002.68 and 463.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.23, 1,002.68 and 463.93 is: 695.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.23 : 1,002.68 = 463.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.23/1,002.68 = 463.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.23x = 1,002.68 × 463.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.23x = 465,171.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,171.01/669.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.09

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