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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.34, 1,005.87 and 324.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.34, 1,005.87 and 324.83 is: 486.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.34 : 1,005.87 = 324.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.34/1,005.87 = 324.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.34x = 1,005.87 × 324.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.34x = 326,738.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,738.05/671.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.70

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