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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.99, 1,004.67 and 396.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.99, 1,004.67 and 396.12 is: 593.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.99 : 1,004.67 = 396.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.99/1,004.67 = 396.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.99x = 1,004.67 × 396.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.99x = 397,969.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,969.88/669.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.99

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