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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.70, 1,003.14 and 206.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.70, 1,003.14 and 206.46 is: 309.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.70 : 1,003.14 = 206.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.70/1,003.14 = 206.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.70x = 1,003.14 × 206.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.70x = 207,108.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,108.28/668.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.72

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