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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.29, 1,004.13 and 304.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.29, 1,004.13 and 304.37 is: 456.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.29 : 1,004.13 = 304.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.29/1,004.13 = 304.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.29x = 1,004.13 × 304.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.29x = 305,627.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,627.05/669.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.64

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