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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.94, 1,000.92 and 301.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.94, 1,000.92 and 301.99 is: 453.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.94 : 1,000.92 = 301.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.94/1,000.92 = 301.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.94x = 1,000.92 × 301.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.94x = 302,264.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,264.16/666.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.21

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