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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.11, 1,003.68 and 304.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.11, 1,003.68 and 304.20 is: 456.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.11 : 1,003.68 = 304.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.11/1,003.68 = 304.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.11x = 1,003.68 × 304.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.11x = 305,319.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,319.46/669.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.31

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