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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.67, 1,004.54 and 230.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.67, 1,004.54 and 230.97 is: 346.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.67 : 1,004.54 = 230.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.67/1,004.54 = 230.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.67x = 1,004.54 × 230.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.67x = 232,018.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,018.60/669.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.47

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