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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.48, 1,004.24 and 322.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.48, 1,004.24 and 322.80 is: 484.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.48 : 1,004.24 = 322.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.48/1,004.24 = 322.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.48x = 1,004.24 × 322.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.48x = 324,168.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,168.67/669.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.21

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