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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.47, 1,002.71 and 375.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.47, 1,002.71 and 375.80 is: 563.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.47 : 1,002.71 = 375.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.47/1,002.71 = 375.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.47x = 1,002.71 × 375.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.47x = 376,818.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,818.42/668.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.70

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