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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.84, 1,003.31 and 379.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.84, 1,003.31 and 379.67 is: 569.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.84 : 1,003.31 = 379.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.84/1,003.31 = 379.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.84x = 1,003.31 × 379.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.84x = 380,924.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,924.81/668.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.53

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