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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.17, 1,001.67 and 302.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.17, 1,001.67 and 302.95 is: 454.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.17 : 1,001.67 = 302.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.17/1,001.67 = 302.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.17x = 1,001.67 × 302.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.17x = 303,455.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,455.93/668.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.16

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