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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.58, 1,004.91 and 377.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.58, 1,004.91 and 377.02 is: 565.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.58 : 1,004.91 = 377.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.58/1,004.91 = 377.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.58x = 1,004.91 × 377.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.58x = 378,871.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,871.17/669.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.83

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