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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.43, 1,002.24 and 394.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.43, 1,002.24 and 394.56 is: 591.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.43 : 1,002.24 = 394.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.43/1,002.24 = 394.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.43x = 1,002.24 × 394.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.43x = 395,443.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,443.81/668.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.60

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