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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.52, 1,004.40 and 425.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.52, 1,004.40 and 425.52 is: 639.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.52 : 1,004.40 = 425.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.52/1,004.40 = 425.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.52x = 1,004.40 × 425.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.52x = 427,392.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,392.29/668.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.31

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