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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.93, 1,004.86 and 304.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.93, 1,004.86 and 304.21 is: 456.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.93 : 1,004.86 = 304.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.93/1,004.86 = 304.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.93x = 1,004.86 × 304.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.93x = 305,688.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,688.46/669.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.30

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