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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.24, 1,002.34 and 462.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.24, 1,002.34 and 462.88 is: 693.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.24 : 1,002.34 = 462.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.24/1,002.34 = 462.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.24x = 1,002.34 × 462.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.24x = 463,963.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,963.14/669.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.27

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