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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.26, 1,002.78 and 452.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.26, 1,002.78 and 452.34 is: 679.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.26 : 1,002.78 = 452.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.26/1,002.78 = 452.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.26x = 1,002.78 × 452.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.26x = 453,597.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,597.51/667.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.79

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