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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.46, 1,001.18 and 302.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.46, 1,001.18 and 302.00 is: 452.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.46 : 1,001.18 = 302.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.46/1,001.18 = 302.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.46x = 1,001.18 × 302.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.46x = 302,349.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,349.84/667.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.98

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