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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.50, 1,002.81 and 488.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.50, 1,002.81 and 488.08 is: 732.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.50 : 1,002.81 = 488.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.50/1,002.81 = 488.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.50x = 1,002.81 × 488.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.50x = 489,451.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,451.50/668.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.16

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