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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.38, 1,004.54 and 304.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.38, 1,004.54 and 304.20 is: 456.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.38 : 1,004.54 = 304.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.38/1,004.54 = 304.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.38x = 1,004.54 × 304.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.38x = 305,579.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,579.55/669.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.51

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