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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.58, 1,004.46 and 395.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.58, 1,004.46 and 395.68 is: 593.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.58 : 1,004.46 = 395.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.58/1,004.46 = 395.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.58x = 1,004.46 × 395.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.58x = 397,444.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,444.73/669.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.57

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