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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.76, 1,004.72 and 327.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.76, 1,004.72 and 327.68 is: 491.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.76 : 1,004.72 = 327.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.76/1,004.72 = 327.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.76x = 1,004.72 × 327.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.76x = 329,226.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,226.65/669.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.56

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