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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.80, 1,302.48 and 668.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.80, 1,302.48 and 668.32 is: 921.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.80 : 1,302.48 = 668.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.80/1,302.48 = 668.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.80x = 1,302.48 × 668.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.80x = 870,473.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,473.43/944.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.33

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