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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.43, 1,006.43 and 667.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.43, 1,006.43 and 667.46 is: 1,001.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.43 : 1,006.43 = 667.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.43/1,006.43 = 667.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.43x = 1,006.43 × 667.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.43x = 671,750.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,750.95/670.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.97

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