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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.06, 1,001.55 and 302.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.06, 1,001.55 and 302.66 is: 453.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.06 : 1,001.55 = 302.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.06/1,001.55 = 302.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.06x = 1,001.55 × 302.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.06x = 303,129.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,129.12/668.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.75

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