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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.61, 1,003.74 and 322.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.61, 1,003.74 and 322.85 is: 483.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.61 : 1,003.74 = 322.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.61/1,003.74 = 322.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.61x = 1,003.74 × 322.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.61x = 324,057.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,057.46/669.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.95

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