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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.43, 1,003.77 and 207.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.43, 1,003.77 and 207.08 is: 310.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.43 : 1,003.77 = 207.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.43/1,003.77 = 207.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.43x = 1,003.77 × 207.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.43x = 207,854.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,854.64/669.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.50

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