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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.98, 1,001.97 and 321.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.98, 1,001.97 and 321.24 is: 481.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.98 : 1,001.97 = 321.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.98/1,001.97 = 321.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.98x = 1,001.97 × 321.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.98x = 321,867.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,867.83/667.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.86

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