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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.26, 1,003.36 and 434.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.26, 1,003.36 and 434.50 is: 651.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.26 : 1,003.36 = 434.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.26/1,003.36 = 434.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.26x = 1,003.36 × 434.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.26x = 435,959.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,959.92/669.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.41

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