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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.96, 1,001.76 and 321.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.96, 1,001.76 and 321.10 is: 481.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.96 : 1,001.76 = 321.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.96/1,001.76 = 321.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.96x = 1,001.76 × 321.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.96x = 321,665.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,665.14/667.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.56

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