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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.73, 1,003.49 and 601.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.73, 1,003.49 and 601.50 is: 902.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.73 : 1,003.49 = 601.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.73/1,003.49 = 601.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.73x = 1,003.49 × 601.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.73x = 603,599.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,599.24/668.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.61

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