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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.25, 1,006.89 and 324.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.25, 1,006.89 and 324.87 is: 487.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.25 : 1,006.89 = 324.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.25/1,006.89 = 324.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.25x = 1,006.89 × 324.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.25x = 327,108.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,108.35/671.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.31

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