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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.50, 1,001.61 and 325.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.50, 1,001.61 and 325.50 is: 488.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.50 : 1,001.61 = 325.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.50/1,001.61 = 325.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.50x = 1,001.61 × 325.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.50x = 326,024.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,024.06/667.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.43

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