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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.57, 1,002.53 and 303.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.57, 1,002.53 and 303.11 is: 454.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.57 : 1,002.53 = 303.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.57/1,002.53 = 303.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.57x = 1,002.53 × 303.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.57x = 303,872.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,872.61/668.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.51

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