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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.64, 1,003.19 and 303.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.64, 1,003.19 and 303.31 is: 455.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.64 : 1,003.19 = 303.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.64/1,003.19 = 303.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.64x = 1,003.19 × 303.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.64x = 304,277.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,277.56/668.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.07

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