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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.44, 1,002.39 and 303.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.44, 1,002.39 and 303.13 is: 454.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.44 : 1,002.39 = 303.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.44/1,002.39 = 303.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.44x = 1,002.39 × 303.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.44x = 303,854.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,854.48/668.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.57

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