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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.45, 1,001.22 and 423.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.45, 1,001.22 and 423.64 is: 635.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.45 : 1,001.22 = 423.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.45/1,001.22 = 423.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.45x = 1,001.22 × 423.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.45x = 424,156.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,156.84/667.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.49

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