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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.96, 1,004.12 and 304.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.96, 1,004.12 and 304.25 is: 455.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.96 : 1,004.12 = 304.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.96/1,004.12 = 304.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.96x = 1,004.12 × 304.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.96x = 305,496.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,496.97/669.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.99

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