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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.42, 1,004.07 and 207.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.42, 1,004.07 and 207.18 is: 310.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.42 : 1,004.07 = 207.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.42/1,004.07 = 207.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.42x = 1,004.07 × 207.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.42x = 208,023.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,023.22/669.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.75

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