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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.33, 1,002.47 and 486.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.33, 1,002.47 and 486.27 is: 728.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.33 : 1,002.47 = 486.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.33/1,002.47 = 486.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.33x = 1,002.47 × 486.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.33x = 487,468.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,468.66/669.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.29

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