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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.75, 1,004.66 and 207.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.75, 1,004.66 and 207.54 is: 311.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.75 : 1,004.66 = 207.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.75/1,004.66 = 207.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.75x = 1,004.66 × 207.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.75x = 208,507.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,507.14/669.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.32

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