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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.72, 1,003.08 and 437.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.72, 1,003.08 and 437.80 is: 656.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.72 : 1,003.08 = 437.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.72/1,003.08 = 437.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.72x = 1,003.08 × 437.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.72x = 439,146.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,146.98/668.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.70

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