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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.45, 1,002.92 and 303.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.45, 1,002.92 and 303.01 is: 454.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.45 : 1,002.92 = 303.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.45/1,002.92 = 303.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.45x = 1,002.92 × 303.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.45x = 303,890.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,890.77/668.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.62

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