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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.66, 1,002.80 and 303.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.66, 1,002.80 and 303.55 is: 455.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.66 : 1,002.80 = 303.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.66/1,002.80 = 303.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.66x = 1,002.80 × 303.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.66x = 304,398.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,398.19/668.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.24

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