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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.27, 1,006.53 and 323.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.27, 1,006.53 and 323.93 is: 485.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.27 : 1,006.53 = 323.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.27/1,006.53 = 323.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.27x = 1,006.53 × 323.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.27x = 326,040.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,040.23/671.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.71

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