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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.54, 1,004.46 and 236.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.54, 1,004.46 and 236.70 is: 355.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.54 : 1,004.46 = 236.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.54/1,004.46 = 236.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.54x = 1,004.46 × 236.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.54x = 237,749.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,749.48/669.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.10

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