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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.58, 1,001.64 and 629.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.58, 1,001.64 and 629.58 is: 943.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.58 : 1,001.64 = 629.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.58/1,001.64 = 629.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.58x = 1,001.64 × 629.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.58x = 630,612.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,612.51/668.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.21

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