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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.90, 1,003.22 and 636

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.90, 1,003.22 and 636 is: 953.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.90 : 1,003.22 = 636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.90/1,003.22 = 636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.90x = 1,003.22 × 636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.90x = 638,047.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,047.92/668.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.88

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