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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.66, 1,003.02 and 394.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.66, 1,003.02 and 394.92 is: 591.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.66 : 1,003.02 = 394.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.66/1,003.02 = 394.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.66x = 1,003.02 × 394.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.66x = 396,112.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,112.66/669.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.51

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