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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.85, 1,003.31 and 303.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.85, 1,003.31 and 303.54 is: 455.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.85 : 1,003.31 = 303.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.85/1,003.31 = 303.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.85x = 1,003.31 × 303.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.85x = 304,543.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,543.20/668.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.32

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