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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.11, 1,000.25 and 423.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.11, 1,000.25 and 423.11 is: 635.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.11 : 1,000.25 = 423.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.11/1,000.25 = 423.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.11x = 1,000.25 × 423.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.11x = 423,208.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,208.66/666.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.35

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