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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.27, 1,002.54 and 394.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.27, 1,002.54 and 394.55 is: 591.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.27 : 1,002.54 = 394.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.27/1,002.54 = 394.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.27x = 1,002.54 × 394.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.27x = 395,552.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,552.16/669.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.02

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