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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.91, 1,004.87 and 182.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.91, 1,004.87 and 182.96 is: 274.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.91 : 1,004.87 = 182.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.91/1,004.87 = 182.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.91x = 1,004.87 × 182.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.91x = 183,851.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,851.02/669.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.44

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