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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.28, 1,004.21 and 344.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.28, 1,004.21 and 344.88 is: 517.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.28 : 1,004.21 = 344.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.28/1,004.21 = 344.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.28x = 1,004.21 × 344.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.28x = 346,331.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,331.94/669.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.47

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