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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.52, 1,004.27 and 344.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.52, 1,004.27 and 344.70 is: 517.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.52 : 1,004.27 = 344.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.52/1,004.27 = 344.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.52x = 1,004.27 × 344.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.52x = 346,171.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,171.87/669.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.04

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