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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.74, 1,004.23 and 230.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.74, 1,004.23 and 230.75 is: 346.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.74 : 1,004.23 = 230.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.74/1,004.23 = 230.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.74x = 1,004.23 × 230.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.74x = 231,725.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,725.11/669.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.00

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