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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.98, 1,004.97 and 207.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.98, 1,004.97 and 207.75 is: 311.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.98 : 1,004.97 = 207.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.98/1,004.97 = 207.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.98x = 1,004.97 × 207.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.98x = 208,781.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,781.41/669.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.62

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