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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.88, 1,003.10 and 438.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.88, 1,003.10 and 438.09 is: 656.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.88 : 1,003.10 = 438.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.88/1,003.10 = 438.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.88x = 1,003.10 × 438.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.88x = 439,442.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,442.13/669.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.00

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