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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.06, 1,006.16 and 324.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.06, 1,006.16 and 324.20 is: 486.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.06 : 1,006.16 = 324.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.06/1,006.16 = 324.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.06x = 1,006.16 × 324.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.06x = 326,190.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,190.42/671.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.09

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