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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.82, 1,003.54 and 303.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.82, 1,003.54 and 303.72 is: 455.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.82 : 1,003.54 = 303.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.82/1,003.54 = 303.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.82x = 1,003.54 × 303.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.82x = 304,795.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,795.17/668.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.72

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