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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.23, 1,005.39 and 474.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.23, 1,005.39 and 474.72 is: 713.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.23 : 1,005.39 = 474.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.23/1,005.39 = 474.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.23x = 1,005.39 × 474.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.23x = 477,271.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,271.34/669.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.16

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