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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.43, 1,003.08 and 303.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.43, 1,003.08 and 303.26 is: 455.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.43 : 1,003.08 = 303.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.43/1,003.08 = 303.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.43x = 1,003.08 × 303.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.43x = 304,194.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,194.04/668.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.09

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