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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.45, 1,001.42 and 424.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.45, 1,001.42 and 424.46 is: 635.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.45 : 1,001.42 = 424.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.45/1,001.42 = 424.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.45x = 1,001.42 × 424.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.45x = 425,062.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,062.73/668.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.89

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