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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.48, 1,003.10 and 438.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.48, 1,003.10 and 438.08 is: 656.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.48 : 1,003.10 = 438.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.48/1,003.10 = 438.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.48x = 1,003.10 × 438.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.48x = 439,438.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,438.05/669.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.39

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