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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.59, 1,004.13 and 230.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.59, 1,004.13 and 230.72 is: 345.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.59 : 1,004.13 = 230.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.59/1,004.13 = 230.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.59x = 1,004.13 × 230.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.59x = 231,672.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,672.87/669.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.99

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