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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.48, 1,002.70 and 235.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.48, 1,002.70 and 235.63 is: 353.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.48 : 1,002.70 = 235.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.48/1,002.70 = 235.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.48x = 1,002.70 × 235.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.48x = 236,260.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,260.01/668.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.43

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