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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.10, 1,001.45 and 321.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.10, 1,001.45 and 321.22 is: 481.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.10 : 1,001.45 = 321.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.10/1,001.45 = 321.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.10x = 1,001.45 × 321.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.10x = 321,681.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,681.23/668.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.48

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