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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.01, 1,002.01 and 302.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.01, 1,002.01 and 302.55 is: 453.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.01 : 1,002.01 = 302.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.01/1,002.01 = 302.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.01x = 1,002.01 × 302.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.01x = 303,158.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,158.13/668.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.82

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