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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.93, 1,003.23 and 425.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.93, 1,003.23 and 425.76 is: 637.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.93 : 1,003.23 = 425.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.93/1,003.23 = 425.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.93x = 1,003.23 × 425.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.93x = 427,135.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,135.20/669.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.58

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