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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.87, 1,005.82 and 396.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.87, 1,005.82 and 396.09 is: 594.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.87 : 1,005.82 = 396.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.87/1,005.82 = 396.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.87x = 1,005.82 × 396.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.87x = 398,394.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,394.25/669.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.73

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