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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.03, 1,001.60 and 390.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.03, 1,001.60 and 390.54 is: 584.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.03 : 1,001.60 = 390.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.03/1,001.60 = 390.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.03x = 1,001.60 × 390.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.03x = 391,164.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,164.86/669.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.67

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