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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.71, 1,003.72 and 462.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.71, 1,003.72 and 462.63 is: 693.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.71 : 1,003.72 = 462.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.71/1,003.72 = 462.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.71x = 1,003.72 × 462.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.71x = 464,350.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,350.98/669.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.36

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