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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.91, 1,003.19 and 206.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.91, 1,003.19 and 206.57 is: 309.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.91 : 1,003.19 = 206.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.91/1,003.19 = 206.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.91x = 1,003.19 × 206.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.91x = 207,224.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,224.46/668.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.79

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