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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.40, 999.90 and 564.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.40, 999.90 and 564.20 is: 845.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.40 : 999.90 = 564.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.40/999.90 = 564.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.40x = 999.90 × 564.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.40x = 564,143.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,143.58/667.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.29

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