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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.61, 1,004.54 and 474.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.61, 1,004.54 and 474.68 is: 712.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.61 : 1,004.54 = 474.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.61/1,004.54 = 474.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.61x = 1,004.54 × 474.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.61x = 476,830.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,830.02/669.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.11

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