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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.51, 1,004.36 and 629.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.51, 1,004.36 and 629.01 is: 943.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.51 : 1,004.36 = 629.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.51/1,004.36 = 629.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.51x = 1,004.36 × 629.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.51x = 631,749.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,749.34/669.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.60

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