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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.12, 1,002.22 and 303.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.12, 1,002.22 and 303.10 is: 454.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.12 : 1,002.22 = 303.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.12/1,002.22 = 303.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.12x = 1,002.22 × 303.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.12x = 303,772.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,772.88/668.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.67

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