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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.24, 1,007.83 and 320.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.24, 1,007.83 and 320.66 is: 480.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.24 : 1,007.83 = 320.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.24/1,007.83 = 320.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.24x = 1,007.83 × 320.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.24x = 323,170.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,170.77/672.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.74

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