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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.43, 1,003.44 and 446.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.43, 1,003.44 and 446.22 is: 669.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.43 : 1,003.44 = 446.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.43/1,003.44 = 446.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.43x = 1,003.44 × 446.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.43x = 447,755.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,755.00/668.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.86

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