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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.82, 1,001.73 and 438.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.82, 1,001.73 and 438.17 is: 657.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.82 : 1,001.73 = 438.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.82/1,001.73 = 438.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.82x = 1,001.73 × 438.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.82x = 438,924.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,924.67/667.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.25

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