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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.80, 1,002.72 and 476.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.80, 1,002.72 and 476.56 is: 714.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.80 : 1,002.72 = 476.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.80/1,002.72 = 476.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.80x = 1,002.72 × 476.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.80x = 477,856.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,856.24/668.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.50

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