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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.30, 999.20 and 471.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.30, 999.20 and 471.24 is: 705.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.30 : 999.20 = 471.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.30/999.20 = 471.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.30x = 999.20 × 471.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.30x = 470,860.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,860.65/667.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.63

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