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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.25, 1,002.09 and 473.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.25, 1,002.09 and 473.19 is: 708.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.25 : 1,002.09 = 473.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.25/1,002.09 = 473.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.25x = 1,002.09 × 473.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.25x = 474,178.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,178.97/669.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.52

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