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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.75, 1,002.83 and 278.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.75, 1,002.83 and 278.73 is: 417.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.75 : 1,002.83 = 278.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.75/1,002.83 = 278.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.75x = 1,002.83 × 278.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.75x = 279,517.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,517.41/668.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.97

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