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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.89, 1,002.66 and 303.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.89, 1,002.66 and 303.22 is: 454.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.89 : 1,002.66 = 303.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.89/1,002.66 = 303.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.89x = 1,002.66 × 303.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.89x = 304,026.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,026.57/668.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.52

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