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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.48, 1,004.19 and 236.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.48, 1,004.19 and 236.63 is: 354.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.48 : 1,004.19 = 236.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.48/1,004.19 = 236.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.48x = 1,004.19 × 236.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.48x = 237,621.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,621.48/669.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.93

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