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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.52, 1,003.74 and 284.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.52, 1,003.74 and 284.50 is: 426.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.52 : 1,003.74 = 284.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.52/1,003.74 = 284.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.52x = 1,003.74 × 284.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.52x = 285,564.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,564.03/669.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.52

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