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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.18, 1,001.28 and 302.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.18, 1,001.28 and 302.23 is: 453.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.18 : 1,001.28 = 302.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.18/1,001.28 = 302.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.18x = 1,001.28 × 302.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.18x = 302,611.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,611.85/667.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.57

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