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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.44, 1,004.15 and 207.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.44, 1,004.15 and 207.21 is: 310.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.44 : 1,004.15 = 207.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.44/1,004.15 = 207.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.44x = 1,004.15 × 207.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.44x = 208,068.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,068.89/669.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.81

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