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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.10, 1,008.28 and 325.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.10, 1,008.28 and 325.67 is: 488.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.10 : 1,008.28 = 325.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.10/1,008.28 = 325.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.10x = 1,008.28 × 325.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.10x = 328,368.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,368.25/672.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.57

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