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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.86, 1,004.43 and 207.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.86, 1,004.43 and 207.44 is: 311.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.86 : 1,004.43 = 207.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.86/1,004.43 = 207.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.86x = 1,004.43 × 207.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.86x = 208,361.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,361.99/669.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.05

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