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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.74, 1,003.07 and 449.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.74, 1,003.07 and 449.46 is: 674.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.74 : 1,003.07 = 449.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.74/1,003.07 = 449.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.74x = 1,003.07 × 449.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.74x = 450,834.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,834.83/668.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.16

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