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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.74, 1,003.79 and 279.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.74, 1,003.79 and 279.65 is: 419.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.74 : 1,003.79 = 279.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.74/1,003.79 = 279.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.74x = 1,003.79 × 279.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.74x = 280,713.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,713.08/669.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.14

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