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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.23, 1,004.20 and 449.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.23, 1,004.20 and 449.31 is: 674.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.23 : 1,004.20 = 449.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.23/1,004.20 = 449.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.23x = 1,004.20 × 449.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.23x = 451,197.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,197.10/669.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.20

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