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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.46, 1,000.28 and 320.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.46, 1,000.28 and 320.60 is: 480.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.46 : 1,000.28 = 320.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.46/1,000.28 = 320.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.46x = 1,000.28 × 320.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.46x = 320,689.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,689.77/667.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.46

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