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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.33, 1,002.11 and 302.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.33, 1,002.11 and 302.76 is: 453.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.33 : 1,002.11 = 302.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.33/1,002.11 = 302.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.33x = 1,002.11 × 302.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.33x = 303,401.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,401.41/668.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.97

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