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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.72, 1,001.82 and 283

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.72, 1,001.82 and 283 is: 424.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.72 : 1,001.82 = 283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.72/1,001.82 = 283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.72x = 1,001.82 × 283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.72x = 283,515.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,515.06/667.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.60

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