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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.85, 1,001.93 and 463.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.85, 1,001.93 and 463.65 is: 694.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.85 : 1,001.93 = 463.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.85/1,001.93 = 463.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.85x = 1,001.93 × 463.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.85x = 464,542.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,542.53/668.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.54

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