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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.73, 1,004.30 and 207.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.73, 1,004.30 and 207.26 is: 310.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.73 : 1,004.30 = 207.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.73/1,004.30 = 207.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.73x = 1,004.30 × 207.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.73x = 208,145.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,145.16/669.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.79

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