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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.17, 1,000.87 and 297.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.17, 1,000.87 and 297.11 is: 445.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.17 : 1,000.87 = 297.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.17/1,000.87 = 297.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.17x = 1,000.87 × 297.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.17x = 297,362.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,362.74/667.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.71

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