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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.39, 1,003.14 and 425.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.39, 1,003.14 and 425.46 is: 637.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.39 : 1,003.14 = 425.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.39/1,003.14 = 425.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.39x = 1,003.14 × 425.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.39x = 426,795.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,795.94/669.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.59

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