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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.66, 1,003.38 and 425.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.66, 1,003.38 and 425.64 is: 637.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.66 : 1,003.38 = 425.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.66/1,003.38 = 425.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.66x = 1,003.38 × 425.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.66x = 427,078.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,078.66/669.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.75

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