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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.31, 1,002.16 and 437.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.31, 1,002.16 and 437.62 is: 655.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.31 : 1,002.16 = 437.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.31/1,002.16 = 437.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.31x = 1,002.16 × 437.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.31x = 438,561.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,561.66/669.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.25

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