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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.46, 1,004.01 and 182.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.46, 1,004.01 and 182.39 is: 273.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.46 : 1,004.01 = 182.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.46/1,004.01 = 182.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.46x = 1,004.01 × 182.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.46x = 183,123.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,123.21/669.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.54

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