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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.52, 1,002.87 and 424.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.52, 1,002.87 and 424.83 is: 636.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.52 : 1,002.87 = 424.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.52/1,002.87 = 424.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.52x = 1,002.87 × 424.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.52x = 426,049.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,049.26/669.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.35

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