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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.16, 1,001.30 and 302.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.16, 1,001.30 and 302.31 is: 453.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.16 : 1,001.30 = 302.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.16/1,001.30 = 302.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.16x = 1,001.30 × 302.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.16x = 302,701.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,701.49/668.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.04

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