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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.98, 1,004.43 and 381.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.98, 1,004.43 and 381.02 is: 571.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.98 : 1,004.43 = 381.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.98/1,004.43 = 381.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.98x = 1,004.43 × 381.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.98x = 382,707.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,707.92/669.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.22

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