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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.31, 1,003.57 and 230.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.31, 1,003.57 and 230.41 is: 345.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.31 : 1,003.57 = 230.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.31/1,003.57 = 230.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.31x = 1,003.57 × 230.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.31x = 231,232.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,232.56/669.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.48

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