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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.74, 1,002.85 and 473.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.74, 1,002.85 and 473.68 is: 709.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.74 : 1,002.85 = 473.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.74/1,002.85 = 473.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.74x = 1,002.85 × 473.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.74x = 475,029.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,029.99/669.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.28

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