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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.60, 1,002.96 and 322.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.60, 1,002.96 and 322.20 is: 482.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.60 : 1,002.96 = 322.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.60/1,002.96 = 322.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.60x = 1,002.96 × 322.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.60x = 323,153.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,153.71/669.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.61

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