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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.74, 1,001.62 and 302.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.74, 1,001.62 and 302.54 is: 453.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.74 : 1,001.62 = 302.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.74/1,001.62 = 302.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.74x = 1,001.62 × 302.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.74x = 303,030.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,030.11/667.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.81

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