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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.98, 1,002.80 and 344.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.98, 1,002.80 and 344.90 is: 516.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.98 : 1,002.80 = 344.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.98/1,002.80 = 344.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.98x = 1,002.80 × 344.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.98x = 345,861.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,861.57/669.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.23

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