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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.40, 1,001.22 and 282.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.40, 1,001.22 and 282.44 is: 423.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.40 : 1,001.22 = 282.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.40/1,001.22 = 282.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.40x = 1,001.22 × 282.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.40x = 282,784.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,784.58/667.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.71

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