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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.90, 1,004.88 and 345.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.90, 1,004.88 and 345.90 is: 518.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.90 : 1,004.88 = 345.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.90/1,004.88 = 345.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.90x = 1,004.88 × 345.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.90x = 347,587.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,587.99/669.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.87

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