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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.96, 1,004.11 and 391.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.96, 1,004.11 and 391.80 is: 587.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.96 : 1,004.11 = 391.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.96/1,004.11 = 391.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.96x = 1,004.11 × 391.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.96x = 393,410.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,410.30/669.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.21

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