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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.97, 1,001.17 and 277.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.97, 1,001.17 and 277.89 is: 416.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.97 : 1,001.17 = 277.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.97/1,001.17 = 277.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.97x = 1,001.17 × 277.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.97x = 278,215.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,215.69/667.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.51

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