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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.47, 1,006.74 and 324.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.47, 1,006.74 and 324.79 is: 486.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.47 : 1,006.74 = 324.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.47/1,006.74 = 324.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.47x = 1,006.74 × 324.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.47x = 326,979.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,979.08/671.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.96

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