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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.04, 1,000.08 and 495.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.04, 1,000.08 and 495.46 is: 741.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.04 : 1,000.08 = 495.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.04/1,000.08 = 495.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.04x = 1,000.08 × 495.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.04x = 495,499.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,499.64/668.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.72

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