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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.47, 1,002.90 and 321.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.47, 1,002.90 and 321.70 is: 482.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.47 : 1,002.90 = 321.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.47/1,002.90 = 321.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.47x = 1,002.90 × 321.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.47x = 322,632.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,632.93/668.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.65

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