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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669, 1,003.77 and 322.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669, 1,003.77 and 322.32 is: 483.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669 : 1,003.77 = 322.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669/1,003.77 = 322.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669x = 1,003.77 × 322.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669x = 323,535.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,535.15/669
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.61

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