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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.85, 1,004.63 and 322.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.85, 1,004.63 and 322.97 is: 484.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.85 : 1,004.63 = 322.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.85/1,004.63 = 322.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.85x = 1,004.63 × 322.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.85x = 324,464.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,464.36/669.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.38

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