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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.51, 1,002.96 and 317.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.51, 1,002.96 and 317.38 is: 476.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.51 : 1,002.96 = 317.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.51/1,002.96 = 317.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.51x = 1,002.96 × 317.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.51x = 318,319.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,319.44/668.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.17

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