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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.60, 1,003.73 and 344.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.60, 1,003.73 and 344.79 is: 516.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.60 : 1,003.73 = 344.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.60/1,003.73 = 344.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.60x = 1,003.73 × 344.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.60x = 346,074.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,074.34/669.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.84

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