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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.27, 1,006.41 and 324.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.27, 1,006.41 and 324.27 is: 486.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.27 : 1,006.41 = 324.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.27/1,006.41 = 324.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.27x = 1,006.41 × 324.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.27x = 326,348.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,348.57/671.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.17

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