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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.24, 1,002.96 and 303.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.24, 1,002.96 and 303.84 is: 455.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.24 : 1,002.96 = 303.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.24/1,002.96 = 303.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.24x = 1,002.96 × 303.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.24x = 304,739.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,739.37/669.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.35

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