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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.18, 1,001.45 and 407.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.18, 1,001.45 and 407.36 is: 610.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.18 : 1,001.45 = 407.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.18/1,001.45 = 407.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.18x = 1,001.45 × 407.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.18x = 407,950.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,950.67/668.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.54

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