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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.83, 1,004.72 and 230.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.83, 1,004.72 and 230.93 is: 346.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.83 : 1,004.72 = 230.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.83/1,004.72 = 230.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.83x = 1,004.72 × 230.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.83x = 232,013.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,013.81/669.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.38

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