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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.86, 1,004.65 and 438.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.86, 1,004.65 and 438.08 is: 658.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.86 : 1,004.65 = 438.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.86/1,004.65 = 438.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.86x = 1,004.65 × 438.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.86x = 440,121.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,121.89/668.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.02

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