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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.61, 1,003.09 and 278.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.61, 1,003.09 and 278.49 is: 417.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.61 : 1,003.09 = 278.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.61/1,003.09 = 278.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.61x = 1,003.09 × 278.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.61x = 279,346.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,346.21/668.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.80

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