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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.57, 1,002.86 and 452.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.57, 1,002.86 and 452.30 is: 678.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.57 : 1,002.86 = 452.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.57/1,002.86 = 452.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.57x = 1,002.86 × 452.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.57x = 453,586.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,586.30/668.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.45

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