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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.75, 1,001.19 and 321.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.75, 1,001.19 and 321.07 is: 481.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.75 : 1,001.19 = 321.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.75/1,001.19 = 321.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.75x = 1,001.19 × 321.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.75x = 321,452.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,452.07/667.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.40

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