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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.20, 998.10 and 602.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.20, 998.10 and 602.40 is: 901.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.20 : 998.10 = 602.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.20/998.10 = 602.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.20x = 998.10 × 602.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.20x = 601,255.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,255.44/667.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.16

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