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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.83, 1,005.44 and 377.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.83, 1,005.44 and 377.60 is: 566.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.83 : 1,005.44 = 377.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.83/1,005.44 = 377.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.83x = 1,005.44 × 377.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.83x = 379,647.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,647.23/669.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.79

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