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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.31, 1,004.57 and 600.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.31, 1,004.57 and 600.33 is: 903.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.31 : 1,004.57 = 600.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.31/1,004.57 = 600.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.31x = 1,004.57 × 600.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.31x = 603,070.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,070.87/667.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.74

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