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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.72, 1,003.08 and 303.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.72, 1,003.08 and 303.62 is: 455.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.72 : 1,003.08 = 303.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.72/1,003.08 = 303.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.72x = 1,003.08 × 303.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.72x = 304,551.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,551.27/668.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.42

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