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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.58, 1,001.31 and 423.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.58, 1,001.31 and 423.57 is: 635.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.58 : 1,001.31 = 423.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.58/1,001.31 = 423.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.58x = 1,001.31 × 423.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.58x = 424,124.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,124.88/667.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.32

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