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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.68, 1,001.40 and 436.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.68, 1,001.40 and 436.20 is: 654.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.68 : 1,001.40 = 436.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.68/1,001.40 = 436.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.68x = 1,001.40 × 436.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.68x = 436,810.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,810.68/667.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.22

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