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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.25, 1,004.24 and 327.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.25, 1,004.24 and 327.25 is: 491.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.25 : 1,004.24 = 327.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.25/1,004.24 = 327.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.25x = 1,004.24 × 327.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.25x = 328,637.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,637.54/669.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.05

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