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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.34, 1,003.76 and 230.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.34, 1,003.76 and 230.46 is: 345.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.34 : 1,003.76 = 230.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.34/1,003.76 = 230.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.34x = 1,003.76 × 230.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.34x = 231,326.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,326.53/669.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.60

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