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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.44, 1,002 and 485.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.44, 1,002 and 485.04 is: 728.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.44 : 1,002 = 485.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.44/1,002 = 485.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.44x = 1,002 × 485.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.44x = 486,010.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,010.08/667.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.17

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