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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.85, 1,004.42 and 634.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.85, 1,004.42 and 634.23 is: 952.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.85 : 1,004.42 = 634.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.85/1,004.42 = 634.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.85x = 1,004.42 × 634.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.85x = 637,033.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,033.30/668.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.43

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