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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.56, 1,003 and 284.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.56, 1,003 and 284.08 is: 426.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.56 : 1,003 = 284.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.56/1,003 = 284.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.56x = 1,003 × 284.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.56x = 284,932.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,932.24/668.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.19

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