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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.80, 1,000.08 and 472.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.80, 1,000.08 and 472.29 is: 707.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.80 : 1,000.08 = 472.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.80/1,000.08 = 472.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.80x = 1,000.08 × 472.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.80x = 472,327.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,327.78/667.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.29

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