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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.43, 1,006.29 and 324.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.43, 1,006.29 and 324.84 is: 486.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.43 : 1,006.29 = 324.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.43/1,006.29 = 324.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.43x = 1,006.29 × 324.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.43x = 326,883.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,883.24/671.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.85

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