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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.33, 1,006.49 and 324.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.33, 1,006.49 and 324.34 is: 486.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.33 : 1,006.49 = 324.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.33/1,006.49 = 324.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.33x = 1,006.49 × 324.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.33x = 326,443.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,443.26/671.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.26

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