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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.33, 1,001.76 and 424.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.33, 1,001.76 and 424.98 is: 637.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.33 : 1,001.76 = 424.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.33/1,001.76 = 424.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.33x = 1,001.76 × 424.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.33x = 425,727.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,727.96/668.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.01

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