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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.40, 998.70 and 609.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.40, 998.70 and 609.80 is: 912.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.40 : 998.70 = 609.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.40/998.70 = 609.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.40x = 998.70 × 609.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.40x = 609,007.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,007.26/667.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.51

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