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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.77, 1,004.20 and 322.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.77, 1,004.20 and 322.68 is: 483.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.77 : 1,004.20 = 322.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.77/1,004.20 = 322.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.77x = 1,004.20 × 322.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.77x = 324,038.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,038.22/669.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.81

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