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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.32, 1,004.40 and 326.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.32, 1,004.40 and 326.56 is: 490.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.32 : 1,004.40 = 326.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.32/1,004.40 = 326.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.32x = 1,004.40 × 326.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.32x = 327,996.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,996.86/668.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.78

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