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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.16, 1,002.37 and 277.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.16, 1,002.37 and 277.95 is: 416.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.16 : 1,002.37 = 277.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.16/1,002.37 = 277.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.16x = 1,002.37 × 277.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.16x = 278,608.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,608.61/668.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.98

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