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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.44, 1,002.66 and 321.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.44, 1,002.66 and 321.66 is: 482.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.44 : 1,002.66 = 321.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.44/1,002.66 = 321.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.44x = 1,002.66 × 321.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.44x = 322,515.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,515.62/668.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.49

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