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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.56, 1,003.36 and 303.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.56, 1,003.36 and 303.44 is: 454.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.56 : 1,003.36 = 303.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.56/1,003.36 = 303.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.56x = 1,003.36 × 303.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.56x = 304,459.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,459.56/669.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.72

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