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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.01, 1,002.94 and 298.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.01, 1,002.94 and 298.54 is: 447.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.01 : 1,002.94 = 298.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.01/1,002.94 = 298.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.01x = 1,002.94 × 298.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.01x = 299,417.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,417.71/669.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.55

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