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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.98, 1,001.97 and 303.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.98, 1,001.97 and 303.21 is: 454.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.98 : 1,001.97 = 303.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.98/1,001.97 = 303.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.98x = 1,001.97 × 303.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.98x = 303,807.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,807.32/667.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.82

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