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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.13, 999.74 and 458.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.13, 999.74 and 458.70 is: 687.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.13 : 999.74 = 458.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.13/999.74 = 458.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.13x = 999.74 × 458.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.13x = 458,578.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,578.44/667.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.40

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