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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.22, 1,003.62 and 304.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.22, 1,003.62 and 304.30 is: 456.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.22 : 1,003.62 = 304.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.22/1,003.62 = 304.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.22x = 1,003.62 × 304.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.22x = 305,401.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,401.57/669.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.35

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