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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.06, 1,002.78 and 304.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.06, 1,002.78 and 304.02 is: 455.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.06 : 1,002.78 = 304.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.06/1,002.78 = 304.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.06x = 1,002.78 × 304.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.06x = 304,865.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,865.18/669.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.66

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