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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.28, 1,005.84 and 327.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.28, 1,005.84 and 327.52 is: 492.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.28 : 1,005.84 = 327.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.28/1,005.84 = 327.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.28x = 1,005.84 × 327.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.28x = 329,432.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,432.72/669.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.22

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