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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.60, 1,004.40 and 345.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.60, 1,004.40 and 345.06 is: 517.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.60 : 1,004.40 = 345.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.60/1,004.40 = 345.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.60x = 1,004.40 × 345.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.60x = 346,578.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,578.26/669.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.59

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