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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.86, 1,004.68 and 279.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.86, 1,004.68 and 279.84 is: 419.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.86 : 1,004.68 = 279.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.86/1,004.68 = 279.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.86x = 1,004.68 × 279.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.86x = 281,149.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,149.65/669.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.71

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