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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.20, 1,003.38 and 304.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.20, 1,003.38 and 304.48 is: 456.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.20 : 1,003.38 = 304.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.20/1,003.38 = 304.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.20x = 1,003.38 × 304.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.20x = 305,509.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,509.14/669.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.53

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