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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.50, 1,003.44 and 283.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.50, 1,003.44 and 283.94 is: 425.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.50 : 1,003.44 = 283.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.50/1,003.44 = 283.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.50x = 1,003.44 × 283.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.50x = 284,913.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,913.18/669.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.56

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