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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.38, 1,000.16 and 423.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.38, 1,000.16 and 423.47 is: 634.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.38 : 1,000.16 = 423.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.38/1,000.16 = 423.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.38x = 1,000.16 × 423.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.38x = 423,534.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,534.20/667.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.62

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