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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.67, 1,000.08 and 423.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.67, 1,000.08 and 423.37 is: 635.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.67 : 1,000.08 = 423.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.67/1,000.08 = 423.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.67x = 1,000.08 × 423.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.67x = 423,403.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,403.87/666.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.10

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