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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.06, 1,002.78 and 283.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.06, 1,002.78 and 283.50 is: 424.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.06 : 1,002.78 = 283.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.06/1,002.78 = 283.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.06x = 1,002.78 × 283.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.06x = 284,288.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,288.13/669.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.91

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