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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.51, 1,005.09 and 427.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.51, 1,005.09 and 427.05 is: 641.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.51 : 1,005.09 = 427.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.51/1,005.09 = 427.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.51x = 1,005.09 × 427.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.51x = 429,223.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,223.68/669.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.10

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