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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.46, 1,003.43 and 394.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.46, 1,003.43 and 394.75 is: 592.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.46 : 1,003.43 = 394.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.46/1,003.43 = 394.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.46x = 1,003.43 × 394.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.46x = 396,103.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,103.99/668.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.56

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