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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.96, 1,004.27 and 323.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.96, 1,004.27 and 323.19 is: 484.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.96 : 1,004.27 = 323.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.96/1,004.27 = 323.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.96x = 1,004.27 × 323.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.96x = 324,568.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,568.41/669.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.46

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