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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.03, 1,003.88 and 303.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.03, 1,003.88 and 303.73 is: 455.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.03 : 1,003.88 = 303.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.03/1,003.88 = 303.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.03x = 1,003.88 × 303.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.03x = 304,910.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,910.66/669.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.75

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