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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.26, 1,000.76 and 462.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.26, 1,000.76 and 462.25 is: 692.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.26 : 1,000.76 = 462.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.26/1,000.76 = 462.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.26x = 1,000.76 × 462.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.26x = 462,597.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,597.46/668.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.25

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