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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.04, 1,000.50 and 450.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.04, 1,000.50 and 450.04 is: 676.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.04 : 1,000.50 = 450.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.04/1,000.50 = 450.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.04x = 1,000.50 × 450.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.04x = 450,265.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,265.02/666.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.03

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