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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.32, 1,001.22 and 394.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.32, 1,001.22 and 394.48 is: 590.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.32 : 1,001.22 = 394.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.32/1,001.22 = 394.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.32x = 1,001.22 × 394.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.32x = 394,961.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,961.27/668.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.98

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