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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.20, 1,001.88 and 303.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.20, 1,001.88 and 303.49 is: 455.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.20 : 1,001.88 = 303.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.20/1,001.88 = 303.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.20x = 1,001.88 × 303.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.20x = 304,060.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,060.56/668.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.04

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