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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.90, 1,005.21 and 280.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.90, 1,005.21 and 280.17 is: 420.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.90 : 1,005.21 = 280.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.90/1,005.21 = 280.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.90x = 1,005.21 × 280.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.90x = 281,629.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,629.69/669.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.41

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