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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.39, 1,002.74 and 303.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.39, 1,002.74 and 303.18 is: 454.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.39 : 1,002.74 = 303.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.39/1,002.74 = 303.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.39x = 1,002.74 × 303.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.39x = 304,009.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,009.20/668.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.84

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