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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.89, 1,004.72 and 182.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.89, 1,004.72 and 182.83 is: 274.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.89 : 1,004.72 = 182.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.89/1,004.72 = 182.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.89x = 1,004.72 × 182.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.89x = 183,687.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,687.93/669.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.21

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