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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.34, 1,002.07 and 390.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.34, 1,002.07 and 390.85 is: 585.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.34 : 1,002.07 = 390.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.34/1,002.07 = 390.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.34x = 1,002.07 × 390.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.34x = 391,657.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,657.04/669.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.14

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