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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.28, 1,002.94 and 303.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.28, 1,002.94 and 303.08 is: 454.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.28 : 1,002.94 = 303.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.28/1,002.94 = 303.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.28x = 1,002.94 × 303.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.28x = 303,971.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,971.06/668.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.86

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