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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.66, 1,003.54 and 303.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.66, 1,003.54 and 303.82 is: 455.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.66 : 1,003.54 = 303.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.66/1,003.54 = 303.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.66x = 1,003.54 × 303.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.66x = 304,895.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,895.52/669.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.30

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