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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.47, 1,001.98 and 325.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.47, 1,001.98 and 325.75 is: 488.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.47 : 1,001.98 = 325.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.47/1,001.98 = 325.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.47x = 1,001.98 × 325.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.47x = 326,394.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,394.99/668.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.27

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