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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.88, 1,004.33 and 322.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.88, 1,004.33 and 322.89 is: 484.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.88 : 1,004.33 = 322.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.88/1,004.33 = 322.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.88x = 1,004.33 × 322.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.88x = 324,288.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,288.11/669.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.10

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