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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.36, 1,001 and 463.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.36, 1,001 and 463.08 is: 693.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.36 : 1,001 = 463.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.36/1,001 = 463.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.36x = 1,001 × 463.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.36x = 463,543.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,543.08/668.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.55

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