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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.52, 1,000.98 and 297.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.52, 1,000.98 and 297.32 is: 445.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.52 : 1,000.98 = 297.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.52/1,000.98 = 297.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.52x = 1,000.98 × 297.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.52x = 297,611.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,611.37/667.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.85

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