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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.44, 1,004.43 and 344.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.44, 1,004.43 and 344.02 is: 516.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.44 : 1,004.43 = 344.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.44/1,004.43 = 344.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.44x = 1,004.43 × 344.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.44x = 345,544.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,544.01/668.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.94

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