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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.06, 1,003.40 and 395.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.06, 1,003.40 and 395.02 is: 592.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.06 : 1,003.40 = 395.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.06/1,003.40 = 395.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.06x = 1,003.40 × 395.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.06x = 396,363.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,363.07/669.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.42

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