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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.86, 1,001.96 and 302.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.86, 1,001.96 and 302.56 is: 453.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.86 : 1,001.96 = 302.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.86/1,001.96 = 302.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.86x = 1,001.96 × 302.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.86x = 303,157.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,157.13/667.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.92

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