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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.57, 1,004.52 and 207.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.57, 1,004.52 and 207.36 is: 311.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.57 : 1,004.52 = 207.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.57/1,004.52 = 207.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.57x = 1,004.52 × 207.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.57x = 208,297.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,297.27/669.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.09

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