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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.44, 1,001.44 and 564.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.44, 1,001.44 and 564.96 is: 846.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.44 : 1,001.44 = 564.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.44/1,001.44 = 564.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.44x = 1,001.44 × 564.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.44x = 565,773.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,773.54/668.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.41

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