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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.39, 1,003.41 and 303.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.39, 1,003.41 and 303.72 is: 455.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.39 : 1,003.41 = 303.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.39/1,003.41 = 303.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.39x = 1,003.41 × 303.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.39x = 304,755.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,755.69/669.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.27

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