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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.64, 1,002.72 and 283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.64, 1,002.72 and 283.68 is: 425.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.64 : 1,002.72 = 283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.64/1,002.72 = 283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.64x = 1,002.72 × 283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.64x = 284,451.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,451.61/668.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.42

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