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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.36, 1,001.28 and 423.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.36, 1,001.28 and 423.80 is: 635.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.36 : 1,001.28 = 423.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.36/1,001.28 = 423.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.36x = 1,001.28 × 423.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.36x = 424,342.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,342.46/667.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.85

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