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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.12, 1,001.30 and 302.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.12, 1,001.30 and 302.67 is: 453.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.12 : 1,001.30 = 302.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.12/1,001.30 = 302.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.12x = 1,001.30 × 302.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.12x = 303,061.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,061.96/668.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.61

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