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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.32, 1,003.99 and 279.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.32, 1,003.99 and 279.20 is: 418.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.32 : 1,003.99 = 279.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.32/1,003.99 = 279.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.32x = 1,003.99 × 279.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.32x = 280,312.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,312.61/669.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.81

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