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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.78, 1,004.51 and 340.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.78, 1,004.51 and 340.50 is: 510.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.78 : 1,004.51 = 340.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.78/1,004.51 = 340.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.78x = 1,004.51 × 340.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.78x = 342,035.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,035.66/669.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.67

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