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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.87, 1,005.14 and 304.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.87, 1,005.14 and 304.58 is: 457.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.87 : 1,005.14 = 304.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.87/1,005.14 = 304.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.87x = 1,005.14 × 304.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.87x = 306,148.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,148.82/669.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.03

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