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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.62, 1,004.16 and 635.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.62, 1,004.16 and 635.60 is: 953.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.62 : 1,004.16 = 635.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.62/1,004.16 = 635.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.62x = 1,004.16 × 635.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.62x = 638,244.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,244.10/669.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.14

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