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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.10, 1,001.46 and 378.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.10, 1,001.46 and 378.92 is: 567.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.10 : 1,001.46 = 378.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.10/1,001.46 = 378.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.10x = 1,001.46 × 378.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.10x = 379,473.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,473.22/668.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.99

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