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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.24, 1,000.84 and 461.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.24, 1,000.84 and 461.88 is: 691.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.24 : 1,000.84 = 461.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.24/1,000.84 = 461.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.24x = 1,000.84 × 461.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.24x = 462,267.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,267.98/668.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.77

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