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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.83, 1,002.68 and 303.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.83, 1,002.68 and 303.52 is: 455.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.83 : 1,002.68 = 303.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.83/1,002.68 = 303.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.83x = 1,002.68 × 303.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.83x = 304,334.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,334.19/668.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.02

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