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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.42, 1,001.61 and 464.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.42, 1,001.61 and 464.39 is: 694.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.42 : 1,001.61 = 464.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.42/1,001.61 = 464.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.42x = 1,001.61 × 464.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.42x = 465,132.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,132.66/669.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.83

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