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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.36, 1,003.68 and 487.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.36, 1,003.68 and 487.20 is: 730.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.36 : 1,003.68 = 487.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.36/1,003.68 = 487.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.36x = 1,003.68 × 487.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.36x = 488,992.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,992.90/669.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.54

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