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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.32, 1,001.04 and 450.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.32, 1,001.04 and 450.88 is: 675.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.32 : 1,001.04 = 450.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.32/1,001.04 = 450.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.32x = 1,001.04 × 450.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.32x = 451,348.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,348.92/668.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.35

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