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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.15, 1,004.07 and 299.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.15, 1,004.07 and 299.07 is: 448.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.15 : 1,004.07 = 299.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.15/1,004.07 = 299.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.15x = 1,004.07 × 299.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.15x = 300,284.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,284.67/669.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.75

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