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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.01, 1,005.63 and 323.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.01, 1,005.63 and 323.64 is: 485.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.01 : 1,005.63 = 323.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.01/1,005.63 = 323.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.01x = 1,005.63 × 323.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.01x = 325,462.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,462.09/671.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.03

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