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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.19, 1,003.78 and 206.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.19, 1,003.78 and 206.98 is: 310.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.19 : 1,003.78 = 206.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.19/1,003.78 = 206.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.19x = 1,003.78 × 206.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.19x = 207,762.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,762.38/669.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.47

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