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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.45, 999.92 and 423.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.45, 999.92 and 423.46 is: 634.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.45 : 999.92 = 423.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.45/999.92 = 423.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.45x = 999.92 × 423.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.45x = 423,428.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,428.43/667.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.40

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