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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.69, 1,000.05 and 301.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.69, 1,000.05 and 301.47 is: 452.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.69 : 1,000.05 = 301.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.69/1,000.05 = 301.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.69x = 1,000.05 × 301.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.69x = 301,485.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,485.07/666.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.21

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