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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.93, 1,001.42 and 302.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.93, 1,001.42 and 302.53 is: 453.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.93 : 1,001.42 = 302.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.93/1,001.42 = 302.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.93x = 1,001.42 × 302.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.93x = 302,958.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,958.08/667.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.58

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