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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.66, 1,004.99 and 304.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.66, 1,004.99 and 304.69 is: 457.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.66 : 1,004.99 = 304.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.66/1,004.99 = 304.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.66x = 1,004.99 × 304.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.66x = 306,210.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,210.40/669.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.26

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