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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.33, 1,007.72 and 325.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.33, 1,007.72 and 325.18 is: 487.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.33 : 1,007.72 = 325.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.33/1,007.72 = 325.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.33x = 1,007.72 × 325.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.33x = 327,690.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,690.39/672.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.40

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