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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.88, 1,003.32 and 283.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.88, 1,003.32 and 283.86 is: 425.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.88 : 1,003.32 = 283.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.88/1,003.32 = 283.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.88x = 1,003.32 × 283.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.88x = 284,802.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,802.42/668.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.79

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