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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.65, 1,001.68 and 297.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.65, 1,001.68 and 297.40 is: 446.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.65 : 1,001.68 = 297.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.65/1,001.68 = 297.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.65x = 1,001.68 × 297.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.65x = 297,899.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,899.63/667.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.19

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