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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.06, 1,001.31 and 407.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.06, 1,001.31 and 407.47 is: 611.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.06 : 1,001.31 = 407.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.06/1,001.31 = 407.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.06x = 1,001.31 × 407.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.06x = 408,003.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,003.79/667.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.64

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