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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.59, 1,001.37 and 302.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.59, 1,001.37 and 302.28 is: 453.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.59 : 1,001.37 = 302.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.59/1,001.37 = 302.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.59x = 1,001.37 × 302.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.59x = 302,694.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,694.12/667.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.41

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