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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.24, 1,000.86 and 325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.24, 1,000.86 and 325 is: 487.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.24 : 1,000.86 = 325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.24/1,000.86 = 325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.24x = 1,000.86 × 325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.24x = 325,279.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,279.50/667.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.50

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