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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.23, 1,004.18 and 344.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.23, 1,004.18 and 344.58 is: 517.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.23 : 1,004.18 = 344.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.23/1,004.18 = 344.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.23x = 1,004.18 × 344.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.23x = 346,018.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,018.62/669.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.04

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