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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.81, 1,006.50 and 324.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.81, 1,006.50 and 324.40 is: 486.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.81 : 1,006.50 = 324.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.81/1,006.50 = 324.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.81x = 1,006.50 × 324.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.81x = 326,506.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,506.98/670.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.74

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