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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.94, 1,004.22 and 303.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.94, 1,004.22 and 303.84 is: 456.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.94 : 1,004.22 = 303.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.94/1,004.22 = 303.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.94x = 1,004.22 × 303.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.94x = 305,122.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,122.20/668.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.13

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