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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.13, 1,000.98 and 437.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.13, 1,000.98 and 437.49 is: 655.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.13 : 1,000.98 = 437.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.13/1,000.98 = 437.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.13x = 1,000.98 × 437.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.13x = 437,918.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,918.74/668.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.44

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