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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.73, 1,004.70 and 236.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.73, 1,004.70 and 236.79 is: 355.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.73 : 1,004.70 = 236.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.73/1,004.70 = 236.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.73x = 1,004.70 × 236.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.73x = 237,902.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,902.91/669.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.22

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