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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.71, 1,000.05 and 301.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.71, 1,000.05 and 301.49 is: 452.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.71 : 1,000.05 = 301.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.71/1,000.05 = 301.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.71x = 1,000.05 × 301.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.71x = 301,505.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,505.07/666.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.23

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