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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.18, 1,002.27 and 302.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.18, 1,002.27 and 302.71 is: 454.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.18 : 1,002.27 = 302.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.18/1,002.27 = 302.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.18x = 1,002.27 × 302.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.18x = 303,397.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,397.15/668.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.07

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