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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.06, 999.57 and 458.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.06, 999.57 and 458.56 is: 687.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.06 : 999.57 = 458.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.06/999.57 = 458.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.06x = 999.57 × 458.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.06x = 458,362.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,362.82/667.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.14

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