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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.20, 1,007.22 and 324.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.20, 1,007.22 and 324.57 is: 487.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.20 : 1,007.22 = 324.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.20/1,007.22 = 324.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.20x = 1,007.22 × 324.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.20x = 326,913.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,913.40/671.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.06

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