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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.96, 997.01 and 660.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.96, 997.01 and 660.70 is: 986.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.96 : 997.01 = 660.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.96/997.01 = 660.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.96x = 997.01 × 660.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.96x = 658,724.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,724.51/667.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.17

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