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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.88, 1,003.33 and 439.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.88, 1,003.33 and 439.23 is: 658.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.88 : 1,003.33 = 439.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.88/1,003.33 = 439.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.88x = 1,003.33 × 439.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.88x = 440,692.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,692.64/668.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.85

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