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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.22, 1,003.02 and 278.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.22, 1,003.02 and 278.46 is: 417.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.22 : 1,003.02 = 278.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.22/1,003.02 = 278.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.22x = 1,003.02 × 278.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.22x = 279,300.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,300.95/668.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.98

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