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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.11, 1,003.34 and 278.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.11, 1,003.34 and 278.99 is: 418.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.11 : 1,003.34 = 278.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.11/1,003.34 = 278.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.11x = 1,003.34 × 278.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.11x = 279,925.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,925.34/669.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.35

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