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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.61, 1,002.60 and 484.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.61, 1,002.60 and 484.70 is: 725.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.61 : 1,002.60 = 484.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.61/1,002.60 = 484.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.61x = 1,002.60 × 484.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.61x = 485,962.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,962.73/669.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.74

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