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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.26, 1,002.34 and 283.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.26, 1,002.34 and 283.51 is: 425.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.26 : 1,002.34 = 283.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.26/1,002.34 = 283.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.26x = 1,002.34 × 283.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.26x = 284,173.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,173.41/668.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.24

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