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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.02, 999.60 and 423.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.02, 999.60 and 423.40 is: 634.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.02 : 999.60 = 423.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.02/999.60 = 423.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.02x = 999.60 × 423.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.02x = 423,230.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,230.64/667.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.51

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