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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.56, 1,007.40 and 325.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.56, 1,007.40 and 325.48 is: 488.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.56 : 1,007.40 = 325.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.56/1,007.40 = 325.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.56x = 1,007.40 × 325.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.56x = 327,888.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,888.55/671.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.25

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