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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.75, 1,005.07 and 402.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.75, 1,005.07 and 402.82 is: 604.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.75 : 1,005.07 = 402.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.75/1,005.07 = 402.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.75x = 1,005.07 × 402.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.75x = 404,862.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,862.30/669.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.50

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