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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.75, 1,004.32 and 279.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.75, 1,004.32 and 279.73 is: 419.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.75 : 1,004.32 = 279.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.75/1,004.32 = 279.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.75x = 1,004.32 × 279.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.75x = 280,938.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,938.43/669.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.47

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