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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.58, 1,003.68 and 279.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.58, 1,003.68 and 279.80 is: 419.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.58 : 1,003.68 = 279.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.58/1,003.68 = 279.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.58x = 1,003.68 × 279.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.58x = 280,829.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,829.66/669.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.41

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