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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.85, 1,001.70 and 437.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.85, 1,001.70 and 437.00 is: 655.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.85 : 1,001.70 = 437.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.85/1,001.70 = 437.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.85x = 1,001.70 × 437.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.85x = 437,737.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,737.89/667.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.45

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