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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672, 1,007.29 and 324.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672, 1,007.29 and 324.81 is: 486.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672 : 1,007.29 = 324.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672/1,007.29 = 324.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672x = 1,007.29 × 324.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672x = 327,177.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,177.86/672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.87

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