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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.64, 1,001.62 and 395.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.64, 1,001.62 and 395.48 is: 593.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.64 : 1,001.62 = 395.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.64/1,001.62 = 395.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.64x = 1,001.62 × 395.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.64x = 396,120.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,120.68/667.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.31

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