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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.11, 1,001.62 and 411.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.11, 1,001.62 and 411.07 is: 616.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.11 : 1,001.62 = 411.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.11/1,001.62 = 411.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.11x = 1,001.62 × 411.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.11x = 411,732.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,732.40/668.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.27

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