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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.12, 1,000.56 and 451.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.12, 1,000.56 and 451.04 is: 675.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.12 : 1,000.56 = 451.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.12/1,000.56 = 451.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.12x = 1,000.56 × 451.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.12x = 451,292.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,292.58/668.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.47

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