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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.29, 1,002.94 and 437.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.29, 1,002.94 and 437.11 is: 656.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.29 : 1,002.94 = 437.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.29/1,002.94 = 437.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.29x = 1,002.94 × 437.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.29x = 438,395.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,395.10/668.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.00

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