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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.73, 1,003.10 and 321.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.73, 1,003.10 and 321.99 is: 482.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.73 : 1,003.10 = 321.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.73/1,003.10 = 321.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.73x = 1,003.10 × 321.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.73x = 322,988.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,988.17/668.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.99

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