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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.58, 1,004.37 and 344.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.58, 1,004.37 and 344.72 is: 517.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.58 : 1,004.37 = 344.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.58/1,004.37 = 344.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.58x = 1,004.37 × 344.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.58x = 346,226.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,226.43/669.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.08

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