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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.39, 1,004.99 and 425.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.39, 1,004.99 and 425.31 is: 638.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.39 : 1,004.99 = 425.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.39/1,004.99 = 425.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.39x = 1,004.99 × 425.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.39x = 427,430.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,430.17/669.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.54

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