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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.79, 1,000.63 and 277.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.79, 1,000.63 and 277.48 is: 415.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.79 : 1,000.63 = 277.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.79/1,000.63 = 277.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.79x = 1,000.63 × 277.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.79x = 277,650.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,650.00/667.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.77

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