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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.58, 1,002.82 and 323.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.58, 1,002.82 and 323.16 is: 483.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.58 : 1,002.82 = 323.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.58/1,002.82 = 323.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.58x = 1,002.82 × 323.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.58x = 324,071.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,071.31/669.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.99

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