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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.54, 1,004.64 and 323.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.54, 1,004.64 and 323.17 is: 484.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.54 : 1,004.64 = 323.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.54/1,004.64 = 323.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.54x = 1,004.64 × 323.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.54x = 324,667.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,667.00/669.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.91

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