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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.66, 1,001.65 and 302.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.66, 1,001.65 and 302.35 is: 453.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.66 : 1,001.65 = 302.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.66/1,001.65 = 302.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.66x = 1,001.65 × 302.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.66x = 302,844.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,844.86/667.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.59

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