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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.85, 1,004.85 and 207.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.85, 1,004.85 and 207.51 is: 311.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.85 : 1,004.85 = 207.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.85/1,004.85 = 207.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.85x = 1,004.85 × 207.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.85x = 208,514.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,514.16/669.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.28

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