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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.62, 1,001.42 and 302.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.62, 1,001.42 and 302.15 is: 453.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.62 : 1,001.42 = 302.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.62/1,001.42 = 302.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.62x = 1,001.42 × 302.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.62x = 302,577.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,577.54/667.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.22

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