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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.16, 1,003.50 and 303.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.16, 1,003.50 and 303.64 is: 455.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.16 : 1,003.50 = 303.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.16/1,003.50 = 303.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.16x = 1,003.50 × 303.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.16x = 304,702.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,702.74/669.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.35

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