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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.74, 1,002.45 and 423.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.74, 1,002.45 and 423.42 is: 635.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.74 : 1,002.45 = 423.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.74/1,002.45 = 423.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.74x = 1,002.45 × 423.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.74x = 424,457.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,457.38/667.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.66

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