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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.01, 1,000.97 and 461.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.01, 1,000.97 and 461.77 is: 692.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.01 : 1,000.97 = 461.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.01/1,000.97 = 461.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.01x = 1,000.97 × 461.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.01x = 462,216.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,216.86/667.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.97

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