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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.52, 1,004.37 and 230.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.52, 1,004.37 and 230.88 is: 346.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.52 : 1,004.37 = 230.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.52/1,004.37 = 230.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.52x = 1,004.37 × 230.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.52x = 231,889.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,889.81/669.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.35

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