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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.84, 1,003.66 and 344.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.84, 1,003.66 and 344.76 is: 516.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.84 : 1,003.66 = 344.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.84/1,003.66 = 344.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.84x = 1,003.66 × 344.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.84x = 346,021.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,021.82/669.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.57

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