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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.97, 1,001.22 and 320.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.97, 1,001.22 and 320.56 is: 480.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.97 : 1,001.22 = 320.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.97/1,001.22 = 320.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.97x = 1,001.22 × 320.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.97x = 320,951.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,951.08/667.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.49

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