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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.37, 1,004.10 and 207.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.37, 1,004.10 and 207.17 is: 310.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.37 : 1,004.10 = 207.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.37/1,004.10 = 207.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.37x = 1,004.10 × 207.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.37x = 208,019.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,019.40/669.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.77

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