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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.55, 1,002.45 and 303.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.55, 1,002.45 and 303.12 is: 454.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.55 : 1,002.45 = 303.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.55/1,002.45 = 303.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.55x = 1,002.45 × 303.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.55x = 303,862.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,862.64/668.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.51

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