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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.65, 1,002.99 and 303.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.65, 1,002.99 and 303.41 is: 455.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.65 : 1,002.99 = 303.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.65/1,002.99 = 303.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.65x = 1,002.99 × 303.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.65x = 304,312.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,312.18/668.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.11

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