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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.46, 1,002.67 and 303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.46, 1,002.67 and 303 is: 454.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.46 : 1,002.67 = 303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.46/1,002.67 = 303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.46x = 1,002.67 × 303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.46x = 303,809.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,809.01/668.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.49

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