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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.02, 1,001.25 and 493.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.02, 1,001.25 and 493.14 is: 740.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.02 : 1,001.25 = 493.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.02/1,001.25 = 493.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.02x = 1,001.25 × 493.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.02x = 493,756.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,756.43/667.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.24

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