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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.47, 1,003.74 and 322.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.47, 1,003.74 and 322.79 is: 483.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.47 : 1,003.74 = 322.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.47/1,003.74 = 322.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.47x = 1,003.74 × 322.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.47x = 323,992.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,992.22/669.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.96

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