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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.01, 1,002.41 and 452.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.01, 1,002.41 and 452.09 is: 679.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.01 : 1,002.41 = 452.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.01/1,002.41 = 452.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.01x = 1,002.41 × 452.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.01x = 453,179.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,179.54/667.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.42

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