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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.47, 1,004.50 and 304.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.47, 1,004.50 and 304.36 is: 456.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.47 : 1,004.50 = 304.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.47/1,004.50 = 304.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.47x = 1,004.50 × 304.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.47x = 305,727.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,727.49/669.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.67

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