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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944, 1,303.04 and 668.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944, 1,303.04 and 668.80 is: 923.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944 : 1,303.04 = 668.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944/1,303.04 = 668.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944x = 1,303.04 × 668.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944x = 871,473.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,473.15/944
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.17

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