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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.76, 1,001.51 and 462.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.76, 1,001.51 and 462.75 is: 693.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.76 : 1,001.51 = 462.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.76/1,001.51 = 462.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.76x = 1,001.51 × 462.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.76x = 463,448.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,448.75/668.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.00

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