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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.71, 1,004.31 and 322.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.71, 1,004.31 and 322.86 is: 484.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.71 : 1,004.31 = 322.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.71/1,004.31 = 322.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.71x = 1,004.31 × 322.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.71x = 324,251.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,251.53/669.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.17

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