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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.61, 1,006.97 and 324.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.61, 1,006.97 and 324.25 is: 486.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.61 : 1,006.97 = 324.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.61/1,006.97 = 324.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.61x = 1,006.97 × 324.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.61x = 326,510.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,510.02/671.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.16

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