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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.98, 1,003.62 and 474.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.98, 1,003.62 and 474.50 is: 710.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.98 : 1,003.62 = 474.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.98/1,003.62 = 474.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.98x = 1,003.62 × 474.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.98x = 476,217.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,217.69/669.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.79

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