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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.27, 1,002.03 and 302.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.27, 1,002.03 and 302.71 is: 453.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.27 : 1,002.03 = 302.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.27/1,002.03 = 302.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.27x = 1,002.03 × 302.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.27x = 303,324.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,324.50/668.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.90

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