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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.29, 1,002.21 and 390.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.29, 1,002.21 and 390.44 is: 584.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.29 : 1,002.21 = 390.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.29/1,002.21 = 390.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.29x = 1,002.21 × 390.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.29x = 391,297.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,297.86/669.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.65

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