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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.95, 1,004.28 and 377.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.95, 1,004.28 and 377.60 is: 566.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.95 : 1,004.28 = 377.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.95/1,004.28 = 377.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.95x = 1,004.28 × 377.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.95x = 379,216.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,216.13/669.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.04

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