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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.87, 1,003.46 and 395.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.87, 1,003.46 and 395.18 is: 592.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.87 : 1,003.46 = 395.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.87/1,003.46 = 395.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.87x = 1,003.46 × 395.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.87x = 396,540.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,540.33/668.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.86

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