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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.25, 1,002.38 and 283.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.25, 1,002.38 and 283.50 is: 425.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.25 : 1,002.38 = 283.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.25/1,002.38 = 283.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.25x = 1,002.38 × 283.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.25x = 284,173.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,173.31/668.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.25

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