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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.69, 1,004.52 and 207.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.69, 1,004.52 and 207.51 is: 311.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.69 : 1,004.52 = 207.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.69/1,004.52 = 207.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.69x = 1,004.52 × 207.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.69x = 208,447.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,447.95/669.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.26

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