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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.17, 1,004.58 and 318.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.17, 1,004.58 and 318.11 is: 477.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.17 : 1,004.58 = 318.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.17/1,004.58 = 318.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.17x = 1,004.58 × 318.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.17x = 319,561.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,561.92/669.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.55

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