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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.63, 1,003.59 and 494.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.63, 1,003.59 and 494.91 is: 741.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.63 : 1,003.59 = 494.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.63/1,003.59 = 494.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.63x = 1,003.59 × 494.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.63x = 496,686.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,686.73/669.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.73

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