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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.82, 1,002.15 and 475.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.82, 1,002.15 and 475.50 is: 712.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.82 : 1,002.15 = 475.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.82/1,002.15 = 475.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.82x = 1,002.15 × 475.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.82x = 476,522.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,522.33/668.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.48

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