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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.06, 1,004.13 and 344.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.06, 1,004.13 and 344.52 is: 517.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.06 : 1,004.13 = 344.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.06/1,004.13 = 344.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.06x = 1,004.13 × 344.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.06x = 345,942.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,942.87/669.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.06

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