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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.58, 1,001.41 and 424.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.58, 1,001.41 and 424.58 is: 636.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.58 : 1,001.41 = 424.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.58/1,001.41 = 424.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.58x = 1,001.41 × 424.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.58x = 425,172.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,172.59/667.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.89

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