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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.25, 999.54 and 424.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.25, 999.54 and 424.44 is: 634.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.25 : 999.54 = 424.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.25/999.54 = 424.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.25x = 999.54 × 424.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.25x = 424,244.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,244.76/668.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.86

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