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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.40, 1,001.52 and 411.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.40, 1,001.52 and 411.36 is: 616.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.40 : 1,001.52 = 411.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.40/1,001.52 = 411.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.40x = 1,001.52 × 411.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.40x = 411,985.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,985.27/668.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.38

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