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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.42, 1,001.10 and 301.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.42, 1,001.10 and 301.95 is: 452.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.42 : 1,001.10 = 301.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.42/1,001.10 = 301.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.42x = 1,001.10 × 301.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.42x = 302,283.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,283.28/667.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.91

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