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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.85, 1,004.17 and 344.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.85, 1,004.17 and 344.84 is: 516.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.85 : 1,004.17 = 344.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.85/1,004.17 = 344.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.85x = 1,004.17 × 344.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.85x = 346,277.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,277.98/669.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.95

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