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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.59, 1,004.52 and 230.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.59, 1,004.52 and 230.82 is: 346.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.59 : 1,004.52 = 230.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.59/1,004.52 = 230.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.59x = 1,004.52 × 230.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.59x = 231,863.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,863.31/669.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.28

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