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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.46, 1,003.87 and 434.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.46, 1,003.87 and 434.82 is: 652.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.46 : 1,003.87 = 434.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.46/1,003.87 = 434.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.46x = 1,003.87 × 434.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.46x = 436,502.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,502.75/669.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.02

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