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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.24, 1,003.78 and 207.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.24, 1,003.78 and 207.02 is: 310.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.24 : 1,003.78 = 207.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.24/1,003.78 = 207.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.24x = 1,003.78 × 207.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.24x = 207,802.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,802.54/669.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.51

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