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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.71, 1,001.25 and 433.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.71, 1,001.25 and 433.07 is: 649.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.71 : 1,001.25 = 433.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.71/1,001.25 = 433.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.71x = 1,001.25 × 433.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.71x = 433,606.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,606.33/667.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.39

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