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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.87, 1,000.41 and 301.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.87, 1,000.41 and 301.95 is: 452.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.87 : 1,000.41 = 301.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.87/1,000.41 = 301.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.87x = 1,000.41 × 301.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.87x = 302,073.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,073.80/666.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.97

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