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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.16, 1,004.46 and 284.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.16, 1,004.46 and 284.68 is: 427.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.16 : 1,004.46 = 284.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.16/1,004.46 = 284.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.16x = 1,004.46 × 284.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.16x = 285,949.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,949.67/669.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.33

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