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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.96, 1,003.32 and 485.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.96, 1,003.32 and 485.28 is: 726.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.96 : 1,003.32 = 485.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.96/1,003.32 = 485.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.96x = 1,003.32 × 485.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.96x = 486,891.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,891.13/669.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.75

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