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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.00, 1,004.43 and 614.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.00, 1,004.43 and 614.54 is: 924.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.00 : 1,004.43 = 614.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.00/1,004.43 = 614.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.00x = 1,004.43 × 614.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.00x = 617,257.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,257.39/668.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.04

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