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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.55, 1,000.84 and 297.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.55, 1,000.84 and 297.17 is: 445.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.55 : 1,000.84 = 297.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.55/1,000.84 = 297.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.55x = 1,000.84 × 297.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.55x = 297,419.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,419.62/667.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.54

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