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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.05, 1,002.90 and 321.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.05, 1,002.90 and 321.88 is: 482.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.05 : 1,002.90 = 321.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.05/1,002.90 = 321.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.05x = 1,002.90 × 321.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.05x = 322,813.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,813.45/669.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.50

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