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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.26, 1,004.10 and 303.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.26, 1,004.10 and 303.75 is: 455.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.26 : 1,004.10 = 303.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.26/1,004.10 = 303.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.26x = 1,004.10 × 303.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.26x = 304,994.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,994.24/669.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.72

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