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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.64, 1,001.88 and 452.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.64, 1,001.88 and 452.10 is: 677.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.64 : 1,001.88 = 452.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.64/1,001.88 = 452.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.64x = 1,001.88 × 452.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.64x = 452,949.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,949.95/668.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.42

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