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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.64, 1,003.38 and 322.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.64, 1,003.38 and 322.01 is: 483.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.64 : 1,003.38 = 322.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.64/1,003.38 = 322.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.64x = 1,003.38 × 322.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.64x = 323,099.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,099.25/668.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.22

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