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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.48, 1,004.40 and 207.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.48, 1,004.40 and 207.32 is: 311.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.48 : 1,004.40 = 207.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.48/1,004.40 = 207.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.48x = 1,004.40 × 207.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.48x = 208,232.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,232.21/669.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.04

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