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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.78, 1,003.88 and 303.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.78, 1,003.88 and 303.74 is: 455.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.78 : 1,003.88 = 303.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.78/1,003.88 = 303.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.78x = 1,003.88 × 303.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.78x = 304,918.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,918.51/669.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.25

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