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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.50, 1,003.02 and 321.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.50, 1,003.02 and 321.82 is: 482.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.50 : 1,003.02 = 321.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.50/1,003.02 = 321.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.50x = 1,003.02 × 321.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.50x = 322,791.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,791.90/668.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.86

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