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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.58, 1,001.76 and 423.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.58, 1,001.76 and 423.22 is: 635.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.58 : 1,001.76 = 423.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.58/1,001.76 = 423.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.58x = 1,001.76 × 423.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.58x = 423,964.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,964.87/667.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.08

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