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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.15, 1,003.70 and 303.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.15, 1,003.70 and 303.68 is: 455.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.15 : 1,003.70 = 303.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.15/1,003.70 = 303.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.15x = 1,003.70 × 303.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.15x = 304,797.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,797.08/669.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.50

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