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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.33, 1,004.27 and 304.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.33, 1,004.27 and 304.29 is: 456.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.33 : 1,004.27 = 304.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.33/1,004.27 = 304.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.33x = 1,004.27 × 304.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.33x = 305,587.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,587.80/669.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.56

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