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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.01, 1,000.62 and 423.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.01, 1,000.62 and 423.33 is: 634.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.01 : 1,000.62 = 423.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.01/1,000.62 = 423.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.01x = 1,000.62 × 423.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.01x = 423,588.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,588.71/668.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.10

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