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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.76, 1,002.03 and 451.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.76, 1,002.03 and 451.84 is: 679.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.76 : 1,002.03 = 451.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.76/1,002.03 = 451.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.76x = 1,002.03 × 451.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.76x = 452,754.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,754.73/666.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.04

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