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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.86, 1,004.46 and 279.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.86, 1,004.46 and 279.74 is: 419.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.86 : 1,004.46 = 279.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.86/1,004.46 = 279.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.86x = 1,004.46 × 279.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.86x = 280,990.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,990.15/669.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.47

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