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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.39, 1,004.46 and 396.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.39, 1,004.46 and 396.03 is: 594.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.39 : 1,004.46 = 396.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.39/1,004.46 = 396.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.39x = 1,004.46 × 396.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.39x = 397,796.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,796.29/669.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.27

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