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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.12, 1,002.16 and 302.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.12, 1,002.16 and 302.65 is: 453.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.12 : 1,002.16 = 302.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.12/1,002.16 = 302.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.12x = 1,002.16 × 302.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.12x = 303,303.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,303.72/668.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.97

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