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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.97, 1,003.44 and 322.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.97, 1,003.44 and 322.21 is: 483.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.97 : 1,003.44 = 322.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.97/1,003.44 = 322.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.97x = 1,003.44 × 322.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.97x = 323,318.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,318.40/668.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.31

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