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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.14, 1,000.68 and 321.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.14, 1,000.68 and 321.72 is: 481.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.14 : 1,000.68 = 321.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.14/1,000.68 = 321.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.14x = 1,000.68 × 321.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.14x = 321,940.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,940.34/668.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.85

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