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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.13, 1,002.35 and 303.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.13, 1,002.35 and 303.03 is: 454.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.13 : 1,002.35 = 303.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.13/1,002.35 = 303.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.13x = 1,002.35 × 303.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.13x = 303,739.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,739.12/668.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.61

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