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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672, 1,007.88 and 325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672, 1,007.88 and 325.32 is: 487.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672 : 1,007.88 = 325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672/1,007.88 = 325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672x = 1,007.88 × 325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672x = 327,883.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,883.52/672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.92

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