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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.80, 1,002.13 and 322.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.80, 1,002.13 and 322.12 is: 482.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.80 : 1,002.13 = 322.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.80/1,002.13 = 322.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.80x = 1,002.13 × 322.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.80x = 322,806.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,806.12/668.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.66

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