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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.48, 1,006.28 and 324.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.48, 1,006.28 and 324.60 is: 486.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.48 : 1,006.28 = 324.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.48/1,006.28 = 324.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.48x = 1,006.28 × 324.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.48x = 326,638.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,638.49/671.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.45

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