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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.41, 1,001.67 and 302.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.41, 1,001.67 and 302.56 is: 453.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.41 : 1,001.67 = 302.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.41/1,001.67 = 302.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.41x = 1,001.67 × 302.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.41x = 303,065.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,065.28/668.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.41

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