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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.86, 1,001.61 and 302.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.86, 1,001.61 and 302.43 is: 453.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.86 : 1,001.61 = 302.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.86/1,001.61 = 302.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.86x = 1,001.61 × 302.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.86x = 302,916.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,916.91/667.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.56

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