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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.81, 1,004.77 and 231.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.81, 1,004.77 and 231.14 is: 346.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.81 : 1,004.77 = 231.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.81/1,004.77 = 231.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.81x = 1,004.77 × 231.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.81x = 232,245.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,245.34/669.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.73

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