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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.88, 1,001.70 and 487.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.88, 1,001.70 and 487.44 is: 729.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.88 : 1,001.70 = 487.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.88/1,001.70 = 487.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.88x = 1,001.70 × 487.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.88x = 488,268.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,268.65/668.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.98

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