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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.44, 1,004.58 and 304.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.44, 1,004.58 and 304.26 is: 456.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.44 : 1,004.58 = 304.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.44/1,004.58 = 304.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.44x = 1,004.58 × 304.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.44x = 305,653.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,653.51/669.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.58

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