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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.16, 1,003.03 and 322.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.16, 1,003.03 and 322.28 is: 483.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.16 : 1,003.03 = 322.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.16/1,003.03 = 322.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.16x = 1,003.03 × 322.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.16x = 323,250.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,250.69/669.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.07

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