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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.82, 1,000.65 and 474.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.82, 1,000.65 and 474.50 is: 710.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.82 : 1,000.65 = 474.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.82/1,000.65 = 474.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.82x = 1,000.65 × 474.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.82x = 474,808.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,808.43/667.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.98

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