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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.57, 920.97 and 405.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.57, 920.97 and 405.43 is: 559.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.57 : 920.97 = 405.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.57/920.97 = 405.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.57x = 920.97 × 405.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.57x = 373,388.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,388.87/667.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.33

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