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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.18, 1,002.93 and 380.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.18, 1,002.93 and 380.78 is: 570.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.18 : 1,002.93 = 380.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.18/1,002.93 = 380.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.18x = 1,002.93 × 380.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.18x = 381,895.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,895.69/669.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.69

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