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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.34, 1,003.47 and 340.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.34, 1,003.47 and 340.48 is: 510.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.34 : 1,003.47 = 340.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.34/1,003.47 = 340.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.34x = 1,003.47 × 340.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.34x = 341,661.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,661.47/669.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.45

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