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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.54, 1,003.16 and 326.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.54, 1,003.16 and 326.54 is: 489.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.54 : 1,003.16 = 326.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.54/1,003.16 = 326.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.54x = 1,003.16 × 326.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.54x = 327,575.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,575.19/668.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.98

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