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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.30, 1,000.91 and 321.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.30, 1,000.91 and 321.89 is: 482.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.30 : 1,000.91 = 321.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.30/1,000.91 = 321.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.30x = 1,000.91 × 321.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.30x = 322,176.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,176.31/668.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.09

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