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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.72, 999.95 and 668.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.72, 999.95 and 668.07 is: 994.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.72 : 999.95 = 668.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.72/999.95 = 668.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.72x = 999.95 × 668.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.72x = 668,033.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,033.26/671.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.52

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