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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.86, 1,003.29 and 394.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.86, 1,003.29 and 394.88 is: 592.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.86 : 1,003.29 = 394.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.86/1,003.29 = 394.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.86x = 1,003.29 × 394.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.86x = 396,172.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,172.66/668.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.31

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