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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.50, 1,003.81 and 322.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.50, 1,003.81 and 322.82 is: 484.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.50 : 1,003.81 = 322.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.50/1,003.81 = 322.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.50x = 1,003.81 × 322.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.50x = 324,049.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,049.94/669.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.02

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