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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.44, 1,003.02 and 394.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.44, 1,003.02 and 394.84 is: 592.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.44 : 1,003.02 = 394.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.44/1,003.02 = 394.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.44x = 1,003.02 × 394.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.44x = 396,032.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,032.42/668.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.47

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