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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.26, 1,001.62 and 418.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.26, 1,001.62 and 418.21 is: 626.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.26 : 1,001.62 = 418.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.26/1,001.62 = 418.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.26x = 1,001.62 × 418.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.26x = 418,880.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,880.40/668.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.83

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