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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.51, 1,003.58 and 426.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.51, 1,003.58 and 426.05 is: 639.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.51 : 1,003.58 = 426.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.51/1,003.58 = 426.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.51x = 1,003.58 × 426.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.51x = 427,573.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,573.13/668.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.59

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