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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.45, 1,004.62 and 304.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.45, 1,004.62 and 304.55 is: 457.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.45 : 1,004.62 = 304.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.45/1,004.62 = 304.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.45x = 1,004.62 × 304.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.45x = 305,957.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,957.02/669.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.03

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