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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.28, 1,001.48 and 282.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.28, 1,001.48 and 282.64 is: 424.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.28 : 1,001.48 = 282.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.28/1,001.48 = 282.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.28x = 1,001.48 × 282.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.28x = 283,058.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,058.31/667.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.20

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