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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.87, 1,002.89 and 412.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.87, 1,002.89 and 412.59 is: 617.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.87 : 1,002.89 = 412.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.87/1,002.89 = 412.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.87x = 1,002.89 × 412.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.87x = 413,780.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,780.32/669.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.70

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