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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.75, 1,002.31 and 317.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.75, 1,002.31 and 317.55 is: 475.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.75 : 1,002.31 = 317.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.75/1,002.31 = 317.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.75x = 1,002.31 × 317.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.75x = 318,280.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,280.87/668.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.93

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