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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.90, 1,004.58 and 279.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.90, 1,004.58 and 279.63 is: 419.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.90 : 1,004.58 = 279.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.90/1,004.58 = 279.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.90x = 1,004.58 × 279.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.90x = 280,910.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,910.71/669.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.33

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