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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.80, 1,005.12 and 304.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.80, 1,005.12 and 304.76 is: 457.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.80 : 1,005.12 = 304.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.80/1,005.12 = 304.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.80x = 1,005.12 × 304.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.80x = 306,320.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,320.37/669.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.33

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