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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.57, 1,001.30 and 321.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.57, 1,001.30 and 321.18 is: 481.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.57 : 1,001.30 = 321.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.57/1,001.30 = 321.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.57x = 1,001.30 × 321.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.57x = 321,595.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,595.93/667.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.74

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