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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.16, 1,000.62 and 379.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.16, 1,000.62 and 379.80 is: 568.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.16 : 1,000.62 = 379.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.16/1,000.62 = 379.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.16x = 1,000.62 × 379.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.16x = 380,035.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,035.48/668.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.78

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