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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.84, 1,001.56 and 283

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.84, 1,001.56 and 283 is: 424.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.84 : 1,001.56 = 283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.84/1,001.56 = 283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.84x = 1,001.56 × 283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.84x = 283,441.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,441.48/667.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.42

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