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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.75, 1,001.00 and 435.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.75, 1,001.00 and 435.78 is: 652.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.75 : 1,001.00 = 435.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.75/1,001.00 = 435.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.75x = 1,001.00 × 435.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.75x = 436,208.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,208.60/668.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.27

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