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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.48, 1,001.22 and 302.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.48, 1,001.22 and 302.71 is: 454.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.48 : 1,001.22 = 302.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.48/1,001.22 = 302.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.48x = 1,001.22 × 302.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.48x = 303,079.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,079.31/667.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.07

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