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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.85, 1,002.03 and 321.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.85, 1,002.03 and 321.01 is: 481.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.85 : 1,002.03 = 321.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.85/1,002.03 = 321.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.85x = 1,002.03 × 321.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.85x = 321,661.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,661.65/667.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.64

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