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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.02, 1,000.17 and 282.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.02, 1,000.17 and 282.18 is: 423.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.02 : 1,000.17 = 282.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.02/1,000.17 = 282.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.02x = 1,000.17 × 282.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.02x = 282,227.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,227.97/667.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.12

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