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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.84, 1,003.25 and 633.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.84, 1,003.25 and 633.29 is: 949.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.84 : 1,003.25 = 633.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.84/1,003.25 = 633.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.84x = 1,003.25 × 633.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.84x = 635,344.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,344.76/668.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.93

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