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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.00, 1,002.07 and 205.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.00, 1,002.07 and 205.79 is: 308.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.00 : 1,002.07 = 205.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.00/1,002.07 = 205.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.00x = 1,002.07 × 205.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.00x = 206,216.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,216.87/668.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.71

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