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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.36, 1,006.60 and 324.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.36, 1,006.60 and 324.01 is: 485.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.36 : 1,006.60 = 324.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.36/1,006.60 = 324.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.36x = 1,006.60 × 324.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.36x = 326,141.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,141.81/671.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.79

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