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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.37, 1,002.85 and 395.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.37, 1,002.85 and 395.31 is: 592.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.37 : 1,002.85 = 395.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.37/1,002.85 = 395.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.37x = 1,002.85 × 395.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.37x = 396,436.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,436.63/669.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.25

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