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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.88, 1,003.35 and 434.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.88, 1,003.35 and 434.79 is: 651.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.88 : 1,003.35 = 434.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.88/1,003.35 = 434.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.88x = 1,003.35 × 434.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.88x = 436,246.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,246.55/669.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.23

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