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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.87, 1,008.10 and 325.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.87, 1,008.10 and 325.47 is: 488.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.87 : 1,008.10 = 325.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.87/1,008.10 = 325.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.87x = 1,008.10 × 325.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.87x = 328,106.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,106.31/671.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.35

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