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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.29, 1,001.94 and 496.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.29, 1,001.94 and 496.73 is: 743.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.29 : 1,001.94 = 496.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.29/1,001.94 = 496.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.29x = 1,001.94 × 496.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.29x = 497,688.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,688.65/669.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.61

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