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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.63, 1,000.11 and 204.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.63, 1,000.11 and 204.48 is: 306.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.63 : 1,000.11 = 204.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.63/1,000.11 = 204.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.63x = 1,000.11 × 204.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.63x = 204,501.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,501.73/666.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.77

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