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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.35, 1,003.97 and 230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.35, 1,003.97 and 230.60 is: 345.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.35 : 1,003.97 = 230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.35/1,003.97 = 230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.35x = 1,003.97 × 230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.35x = 231,518.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,518.57/669.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.88

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