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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.83, 1,007.37 and 324.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.83, 1,007.37 and 324.88 is: 487.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.83 : 1,007.37 = 324.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.83/1,007.37 = 324.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.83x = 1,007.37 × 324.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.83x = 327,271.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,271.85/671.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.14

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