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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.98, 1,000.14 and 448.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.98, 1,000.14 and 448.31 is: 671.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.98 : 1,000.14 = 448.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.98/1,000.14 = 448.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.98x = 1,000.14 × 448.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.98x = 448,372.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,372.76/667.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.24

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