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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.44, 1,004.56 and 426

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.44, 1,004.56 and 426 is: 639.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.44 : 1,004.56 = 426 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.44/1,004.56 = 426/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.44x = 1,004.56 × 426
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.44x = 427,942.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,942.56/669.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.25

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