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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.61, 1,001.85 and 302.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.61, 1,001.85 and 302.98 is: 453.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.61 : 1,001.85 = 302.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.61/1,001.85 = 302.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.61x = 1,001.85 × 302.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.61x = 303,540.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,540.45/668.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.99

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