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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.59, 1,003.71 and 380.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.59, 1,003.71 and 380.42 is: 570.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.59 : 1,003.71 = 380.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.59/1,003.71 = 380.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.59x = 1,003.71 × 380.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.59x = 381,831.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,831.36/669.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.25

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