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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.24, 1,002.51 and 460.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.24, 1,002.51 and 460.35 is: 689.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.24 : 1,002.51 = 460.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.24/1,002.51 = 460.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.24x = 1,002.51 × 460.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.24x = 461,505.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,505.48/669.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.60

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