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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.82, 1,005.04 and 304.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.82, 1,005.04 and 304.72 is: 457.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.82 : 1,005.04 = 304.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.82/1,005.04 = 304.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.82x = 1,005.04 × 304.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.82x = 306,255.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,255.79/669.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.22

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