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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.30, 1,002.03 and 278.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.30, 1,002.03 and 278.57 is: 417.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.30 : 1,002.03 = 278.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.30/1,002.03 = 278.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.30x = 1,002.03 × 278.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.30x = 279,130.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,130.49/668.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.68

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