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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.80, 1,004.06 and 304.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.80, 1,004.06 and 304.76 is: 456.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.80 : 1,004.06 = 304.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.80/1,004.06 = 304.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.80x = 1,004.06 × 304.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.80x = 305,997.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,997.33/669.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.85

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