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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.82, 1,008.08 and 329.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.82, 1,008.08 and 329.82 is: 494.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.82 : 1,008.08 = 329.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.82/1,008.08 = 329.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.82x = 1,008.08 × 329.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.82x = 332,483.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,483.30/671.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.90

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