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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.78, 1,000.26 and 301.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.78, 1,000.26 and 301.59 is: 452.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.78 : 1,000.26 = 301.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.78/1,000.26 = 301.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.78x = 1,000.26 × 301.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.78x = 301,668.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,668.41/666.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.43

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