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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.84, 1,005.04 and 409.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.84, 1,005.04 and 409.84 is: 614.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.84 : 1,005.04 = 409.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.84/1,005.04 = 409.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.84x = 1,005.04 × 409.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.84x = 411,905.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,905.59/669.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.93

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