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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.04, 1,001.93 and 321.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.04, 1,001.93 and 321.23 is: 481.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.04 : 1,001.93 = 321.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.04/1,001.93 = 321.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.04x = 1,001.93 × 321.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.04x = 321,843.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,843.36/668.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.77

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