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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.79, 1,002.54 and 376.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.79, 1,002.54 and 376.44 is: 564.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.79 : 1,002.54 = 376.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.79/1,002.54 = 376.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.79x = 1,002.54 × 376.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.79x = 377,396.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,396.16/668.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.30

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