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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.70, 1,001.82 and 394.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.70, 1,001.82 and 394.02 is: 590.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.70 : 1,001.82 = 394.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.70/1,001.82 = 394.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.70x = 1,001.82 × 394.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.70x = 394,737.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,737.12/668.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.31

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