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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.63, 1,004.46 and 237.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.63, 1,004.46 and 237.09 is: 355.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.63 : 1,004.46 = 237.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.63/1,004.46 = 237.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.63x = 1,004.46 × 237.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.63x = 238,147.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,147.42/669.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.64

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