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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.02, 1,003.16 and 284.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.02, 1,003.16 and 284.18 is: 426.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.02 : 1,003.16 = 284.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.02/1,003.16 = 284.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.02x = 1,003.16 × 284.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.02x = 285,078.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,078.01/669.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.11

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