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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.36, 1,002.82 and 614.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.36, 1,002.82 and 614.54 is: 922.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.36 : 1,002.82 = 614.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.36/1,002.82 = 614.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.36x = 1,002.82 × 614.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.36x = 616,273.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,273.00/668.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.07

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