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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.48, 1,004.40 and 279.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.48, 1,004.40 and 279.51 is: 419.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.48 : 1,004.40 = 279.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.48/1,004.40 = 279.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.48x = 1,004.40 × 279.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.48x = 280,739.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,739.84/669.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.34

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