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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.24, 999.34 and 460.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.24, 999.34 and 460.87 is: 690.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.24 : 999.34 = 460.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.24/999.34 = 460.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.24x = 999.34 × 460.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.24x = 460,565.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,565.83/667.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.26

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