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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.91, 1,002.95 and 395.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.91, 1,002.95 and 395.06 is: 592.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.91 : 1,002.95 = 395.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.91/1,002.95 = 395.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.91x = 1,002.95 × 395.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.91x = 396,225.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,225.43/668.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.34

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