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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.58, 1,004.06 and 434.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.58, 1,004.06 and 434.94 is: 652.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.58 : 1,004.06 = 434.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.58/1,004.06 = 434.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.58x = 1,004.06 × 434.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.58x = 436,703.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,703.18/669.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.21

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