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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.29, 1,000.57 and 320.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.29, 1,000.57 and 320.37 is: 480.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.29 : 1,000.57 = 320.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.29/1,000.57 = 320.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.29x = 1,000.57 × 320.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.29x = 320,552.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,552.61/667.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.38

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