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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.68, 1,004.56 and 380.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.68, 1,004.56 and 380.56 is: 570.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.68 : 1,004.56 = 380.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.68/1,004.56 = 380.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.68x = 1,004.56 × 380.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.68x = 382,295.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,295.35/669.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.86

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