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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.27, 1,004.45 and 304.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.27, 1,004.45 and 304.10 is: 456.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.27 : 1,004.45 = 304.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.27/1,004.45 = 304.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.27x = 1,004.45 × 304.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.27x = 305,446.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,446.70/669.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.39

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