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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.22, 1,000.64 and 282.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.22, 1,000.64 and 282.38 is: 423.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.22 : 1,000.64 = 282.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.22/1,000.64 = 282.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.22x = 1,000.64 × 282.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.22x = 282,556.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,556.43/667.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.49

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