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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.38, 1,004.07 and 230.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.38, 1,004.07 and 230.73 is: 346.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.38 : 1,004.07 = 230.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.38/1,004.07 = 230.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.38x = 1,004.07 × 230.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.38x = 231,669.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,669.07/669.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.10

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