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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.32, 1,003.44 and 600.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.32, 1,003.44 and 600.16 is: 901.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.32 : 1,003.44 = 600.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.32/1,003.44 = 600.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.32x = 1,003.44 × 600.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.32x = 602,224.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,224.55/668.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.10

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