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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.48, 1,003.14 and 395.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.48, 1,003.14 and 395.82 is: 593.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.48 : 1,003.14 = 395.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.48/1,003.14 = 395.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.48x = 1,003.14 × 395.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.48x = 397,062.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,062.87/669.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.09

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