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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.87, 1,002.61 and 321.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.87, 1,002.61 and 321.68 is: 482.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.87 : 1,002.61 = 321.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.87/1,002.61 = 321.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.87x = 1,002.61 × 321.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.87x = 322,519.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,519.58/668.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.19

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