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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.43, 1,001.58 and 302.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.43, 1,001.58 and 302.26 is: 453.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.43 : 1,001.58 = 302.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.43/1,001.58 = 302.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.43x = 1,001.58 × 302.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.43x = 302,732.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,732.56/667.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.58

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