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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.40, 1,004.26 and 322.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.40, 1,004.26 and 322.64 is: 484.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.40 : 1,004.26 = 322.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.40/1,004.26 = 322.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.40x = 1,004.26 × 322.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.40x = 324,014.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,014.45/669.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.04

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