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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.06, 997.74 and 649.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.06, 997.74 and 649.36 is: 971.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.06 : 997.74 = 649.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.06/997.74 = 649.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.06x = 997.74 × 649.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.06x = 647,892.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,892.45/667.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.27

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