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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.50, 1,002.89 and 394.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.50, 1,002.89 and 394.79 is: 592.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.50 : 1,002.89 = 394.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.50/1,002.89 = 394.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.50x = 1,002.89 × 394.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.50x = 395,928.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,928.97/668.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.27

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