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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.88, 1,001.98 and 302.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.88, 1,001.98 and 302.68 is: 454.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.88 : 1,001.98 = 302.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.88/1,001.98 = 302.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.88x = 1,001.98 × 302.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.88x = 303,279.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,279.31/667.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.09

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