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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.65, 1,004.53 and 207.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.65, 1,004.53 and 207.37 is: 311.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.65 : 1,004.53 = 207.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.65/1,004.53 = 207.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.65x = 1,004.53 × 207.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.65x = 208,309.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,309.73/669.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.07

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