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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.44, 1,003.52 and 499.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.44, 1,003.52 and 499.20 is: 748.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.44 : 1,003.52 = 499.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.44/1,003.52 = 499.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.44x = 1,003.52 × 499.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.44x = 500,957.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,957.18/669.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.32

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