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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.68, 1,002.32 and 445.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.68, 1,002.32 and 445.49 is: 668.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.68 : 1,002.32 = 445.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.68/1,002.32 = 445.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.68x = 1,002.32 × 445.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.68x = 446,516.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,516.30/667.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.76

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