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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.46, 1,004.46 and 236.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.46, 1,004.46 and 236.65 is: 355.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.46 : 1,004.46 = 236.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.46/1,004.46 = 236.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.46x = 1,004.46 × 236.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.46x = 237,705.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,705.46/669.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.07

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