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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.36, 1,004.24 and 322.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.36, 1,004.24 and 322.59 is: 483.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.36 : 1,004.24 = 322.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.36/1,004.24 = 322.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.36x = 1,004.24 × 322.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.36x = 323,956.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,956.17/669.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.98

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