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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.83, 1,004.18 and 304.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.83, 1,004.18 and 304.52 is: 456.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.83 : 1,004.18 = 304.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.83/1,004.18 = 304.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.83x = 1,004.18 × 304.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.83x = 305,792.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,792.89/669.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.52

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