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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.97, 1,002.50 and 283.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.97, 1,002.50 and 283.49 is: 425.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.97 : 1,002.50 = 283.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.97/1,002.50 = 283.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.97x = 1,002.50 × 283.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.97x = 284,200.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,200.88/667.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.47

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