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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.91, 1,001.84 and 322.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.91, 1,001.84 and 322.48 is: 482.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.91 : 1,001.84 = 322.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.91/1,001.84 = 322.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.91x = 1,001.84 × 322.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.91x = 323,073.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,073.00/668.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.98

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