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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.36, 1,003.50 and 409.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.36, 1,003.50 and 409.08 is: 613.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.36 : 1,003.50 = 409.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.36/1,003.50 = 409.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.36x = 1,003.50 × 409.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.36x = 410,511.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,511.78/669.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.29

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