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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.70, 1,004.55 and 236.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.70, 1,004.55 and 236.85 is: 355.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.70 : 1,004.55 = 236.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.70/1,004.55 = 236.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.70x = 1,004.55 × 236.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.70x = 237,927.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,927.67/669.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.28

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