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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.27, 1,003.30 and 303.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.27, 1,003.30 and 303.86 is: 455.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.27 : 1,003.30 = 303.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.27/1,003.30 = 303.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.27x = 1,003.30 × 303.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.27x = 304,861.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,861.22/669.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.51

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