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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.67, 1,008.15 and 325.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.67, 1,008.15 and 325.18 is: 488.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.67 : 1,008.15 = 325.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.67/1,008.15 = 325.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.67x = 1,008.15 × 325.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.67x = 327,830.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,830.22/671.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.08

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