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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.65, 1,004.49 and 284.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.65, 1,004.49 and 284.63 is: 426.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.65 : 1,004.49 = 284.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.65/1,004.49 = 284.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.65x = 1,004.49 × 284.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.65x = 285,902.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,902.97/669.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.95

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