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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.11, 1,007.72 and 324.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.11, 1,007.72 and 324.76 is: 486.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.11 : 1,007.72 = 324.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.11/1,007.72 = 324.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.11x = 1,007.72 × 324.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.11x = 327,262.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,262.11/672.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.92

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