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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.46, 1,002.62 and 206.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.46, 1,002.62 and 206.55 is: 309.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.46 : 1,002.62 = 206.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.46/1,002.62 = 206.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.46x = 1,002.62 × 206.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.46x = 207,091.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,091.16/668.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.80

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