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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.21, 1,002.24 and 316.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.21, 1,002.24 and 316.74 is: 475.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.21 : 1,002.24 = 316.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.21/1,002.24 = 316.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.21x = 1,002.24 × 316.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.21x = 317,449.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,449.50/668.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.08

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