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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.45, 1,001.45 and 493.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.45, 1,001.45 and 493.19 is: 738.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.45 : 1,001.45 = 493.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.45/1,001.45 = 493.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.45x = 1,001.45 × 493.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.45x = 493,905.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,905.13/668.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.88

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