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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.79, 1,001.43 and 320.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.79, 1,001.43 and 320.91 is: 481.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.79 : 1,001.43 = 320.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.79/1,001.43 = 320.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.79x = 1,001.43 × 320.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.79x = 321,368.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,368.90/667.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.24

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