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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.59, 1,000.97 and 302.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.59, 1,000.97 and 302.55 is: 453.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.59 : 1,000.97 = 302.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.59/1,000.97 = 302.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.59x = 1,000.97 × 302.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.59x = 302,841.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,841.96/667.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.63

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