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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.77, 1,005.41 and 396.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.77, 1,005.41 and 396.09 is: 594.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.77 : 1,005.41 = 396.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.77/1,005.41 = 396.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.77x = 1,005.41 × 396.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.77x = 398,233.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,233.84/669.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.58

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