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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.80, 1,001.16 and 475.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.80, 1,001.16 and 475.56 is: 712.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.80 : 1,001.16 = 475.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.80/1,001.16 = 475.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.80x = 1,001.16 × 475.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.80x = 476,111.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,111.65/667.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.96

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