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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.78, 1,004.70 and 285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.78, 1,004.70 and 285 is: 427.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.78 : 1,004.70 = 285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.78/1,004.70 = 285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.78x = 1,004.70 × 285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.78x = 286,339.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,339.50/669.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.51

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