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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.05, 1,003.62 and 230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.05, 1,003.62 and 230.28 is: 345.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.05 : 1,003.62 = 230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.05/1,003.62 = 230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.05x = 1,003.62 × 230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.05x = 231,113.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,113.61/669.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.44

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