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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.84, 1,004.73 and 304.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.84, 1,004.73 and 304.38 is: 456.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.84 : 1,004.73 = 304.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.84/1,004.73 = 304.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.84x = 1,004.73 × 304.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.84x = 305,819.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,819.72/669.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.56

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