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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.67, 1,002.78 and 278.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.67, 1,002.78 and 278.61 is: 417.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.67 : 1,002.78 = 278.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.67/1,002.78 = 278.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.67x = 1,002.78 × 278.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.67x = 279,384.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,384.54/668.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.82

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