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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.92, 1,002.18 and 321.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.92, 1,002.18 and 321.42 is: 482.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.92 : 1,002.18 = 321.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.92/1,002.18 = 321.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.92x = 1,002.18 × 321.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.92x = 322,120.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,120.70/667.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.27

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