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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.97, 1,004.96 and 304.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.97, 1,004.96 and 304.50 is: 456.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.97 : 1,004.96 = 304.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.97/1,004.96 = 304.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.97x = 1,004.96 × 304.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.97x = 306,008.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,008.80/669.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.75

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