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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.95, 1,004.61 and 377.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.95, 1,004.61 and 377.44 is: 565.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.95 : 1,004.61 = 377.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.95/1,004.61 = 377.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.95x = 1,004.61 × 377.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.95x = 379,177.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,177.49/669.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.98

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