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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.40, 1,004.16 and 304.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.40, 1,004.16 and 304.36 is: 456.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.40 : 1,004.16 = 304.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.40/1,004.16 = 304.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.40x = 1,004.16 × 304.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.40x = 305,626.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,626.14/669.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.57

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