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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.15, 1,003.44 and 322.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.15, 1,003.44 and 322.41 is: 483.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.15 : 1,003.44 = 322.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.15/1,003.44 = 322.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.15x = 1,003.44 × 322.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.15x = 323,519.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,519.09/669.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.48

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