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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.69, 1,003.53 and 303.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.69, 1,003.53 and 303.73 is: 455.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.69 : 1,003.53 = 303.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.69/1,003.53 = 303.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.69x = 1,003.53 × 303.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.69x = 304,797.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,797.15/668.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.82

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