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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.64, 1,004.49 and 182.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.64, 1,004.49 and 182.68 is: 274.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.64 : 1,004.49 = 182.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.64/1,004.49 = 182.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.64x = 1,004.49 × 182.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.64x = 183,500.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,500.23/669.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.03

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