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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.91, 1,002.42 and 303.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.91, 1,002.42 and 303.06 is: 454.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.91 : 1,002.42 = 303.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.91/1,002.42 = 303.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.91x = 1,002.42 × 303.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.91x = 303,793.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,793.41/668.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.16

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