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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.92, 1,002.36 and 497.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.92, 1,002.36 and 497.36 is: 746.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.92 : 1,002.36 = 497.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.92/1,002.36 = 497.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.92x = 1,002.36 × 497.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.92x = 498,533.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,533.77/667.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.40

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