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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.34, 1,003.62 and 322.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.34, 1,003.62 and 322.39 is: 483.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.34 : 1,003.62 = 322.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.34/1,003.62 = 322.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.34x = 1,003.62 × 322.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.34x = 323,552.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,552.03/669.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.39

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