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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.32, 1,000.77 and 320.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.32, 1,000.77 and 320.48 is: 480.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.32 : 1,000.77 = 320.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.32/1,000.77 = 320.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.32x = 1,000.77 × 320.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.32x = 320,726.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,726.77/667.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.62

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