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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.30, 1,001.58 and 320.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.30, 1,001.58 and 320.82 is: 481.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.30 : 1,001.58 = 320.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.30/1,001.58 = 320.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.30x = 1,001.58 × 320.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.30x = 321,326.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,326.90/667.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.53

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