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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.56, 1,004.22 and 207.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.56, 1,004.22 and 207.32 is: 310.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.56 : 1,004.22 = 207.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.56/1,004.22 = 207.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.56x = 1,004.22 × 207.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.56x = 208,189.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,189.87/669.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.94

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