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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.92, 1,001.86 and 302.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.92, 1,001.86 and 302.45 is: 453.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.92 : 1,001.86 = 302.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.92/1,001.86 = 302.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.92x = 1,001.86 × 302.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.92x = 303,011.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,011.04/667.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.66

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