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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.23, 1,003.78 and 207.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.23, 1,003.78 and 207.01 is: 310.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.23 : 1,003.78 = 207.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.23/1,003.78 = 207.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.23x = 1,003.78 × 207.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.23x = 207,792.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,792.50/669.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.49

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