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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.30, 1,002.91 and 464.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.30, 1,002.91 and 464.27 is: 695.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.30 : 1,002.91 = 464.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.30/1,002.91 = 464.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.30x = 1,002.91 × 464.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.30x = 465,613.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,613.69/669.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.68

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