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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.50, 1,007.09 and 324.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.50, 1,007.09 and 324.65 is: 486.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.50 : 1,007.09 = 324.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.50/1,007.09 = 324.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.50x = 1,007.09 × 324.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.50x = 326,950.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,950.15/671.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.90

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