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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.41, 1,000.17 and 301.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.41, 1,000.17 and 301.56 is: 451.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.41 : 1,000.17 = 301.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.41/1,000.17 = 301.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.41x = 1,000.17 × 301.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.41x = 301,611.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,611.27/667.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.91

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