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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.20, 999.63 and 320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.20, 999.63 and 320.04 is: 479.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.20 : 999.63 = 320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.20/999.63 = 320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.20x = 999.63 × 320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.20x = 319,921.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,921.59/667.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.50

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