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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.76, 1,000.01 and 461.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.76, 1,000.01 and 461.75 is: 691.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.76 : 1,000.01 = 461.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.76/1,000.01 = 461.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.76x = 1,000.01 × 461.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.76x = 461,750.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,750.77/667.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.50

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