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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.89, 1,003.44 and 303.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.89, 1,003.44 and 303.67 is: 455.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.89 : 1,003.44 = 303.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.89/1,003.44 = 303.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.89x = 1,003.44 × 303.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.89x = 304,714.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,714.62/668.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.55

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