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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.06, 1,000.70 and 321.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.06, 1,000.70 and 321.02 is: 481.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.06 : 1,000.70 = 321.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.06/1,000.70 = 321.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.06x = 1,000.70 × 321.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.06x = 321,240.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,240.51/667.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.58

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