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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.38, 1,004.06 and 323.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.38, 1,004.06 and 323.00 is: 484.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.38 : 1,004.06 = 323.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.38/1,004.06 = 323.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.38x = 1,004.06 × 323.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.38x = 324,310.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,310.93/669.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.50

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