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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.95, 1,004.73 and 402.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.95, 1,004.73 and 402.63 is: 603.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.95 : 1,004.73 = 402.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.95/1,004.73 = 402.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.95x = 1,004.73 × 402.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.95x = 404,534.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,534.44/669.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.83

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