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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.26, 1,003.59 and 206.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.26, 1,003.59 and 206.96 is: 310.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.26 : 1,003.59 = 206.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.26/1,003.59 = 206.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.26x = 1,003.59 × 206.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.26x = 207,697.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,697.97/669.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.34

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