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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.32, 1,004.09 and 323.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.32, 1,004.09 and 323.27 is: 484.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.32 : 1,004.09 = 323.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.32/1,004.09 = 323.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.32x = 1,004.09 × 323.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.32x = 324,585.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,585.54/669.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.95

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