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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.30, 1,002.19 and 267.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.30, 1,002.19 and 267.46 is: 401.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.30 : 1,002.19 = 267.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.30/1,002.19 = 267.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.30x = 1,002.19 × 267.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.30x = 268,046.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,046.32/668.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.09

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