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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.08, 1,002.88 and 344.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.08, 1,002.88 and 344.46 is: 516.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.08 : 1,002.88 = 344.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.08/1,002.88 = 344.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.08x = 1,002.88 × 344.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.08x = 345,452.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,452.04/669.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.31

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