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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.53, 1,004.03 and 207.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.53, 1,004.03 and 207.23 is: 310.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.53 : 1,004.03 = 207.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.53/1,004.03 = 207.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.53x = 1,004.03 × 207.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.53x = 208,059.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,059.86/669.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.75

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