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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.14, 1,007.75 and 325.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.14, 1,007.75 and 325.18 is: 487.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.14 : 1,007.75 = 325.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.14/1,007.75 = 325.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.14x = 1,007.75 × 325.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.14x = 327,700.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,700.15/672.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.55

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