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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.92, 1,001.02 and 325.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.92, 1,001.02 and 325.16 is: 488.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.92 : 1,001.02 = 325.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.92/1,001.02 = 325.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.92x = 1,001.02 × 325.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.92x = 325,491.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,491.66/666.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.05

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