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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.60, 1,003.04 and 344.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.60, 1,003.04 and 344.48 is: 516.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.60 : 1,003.04 = 344.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.60/1,003.04 = 344.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.60x = 1,003.04 × 344.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.60x = 345,527.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,527.22/669.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.02

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