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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.79, 1,005.19 and 496.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.79, 1,005.19 and 496.86 is: 745.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.79 : 1,005.19 = 496.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.79/1,005.19 = 496.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.79x = 1,005.19 × 496.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.79x = 499,438.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,438.70/669.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.66

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