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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.44, 1,008.05 and 325.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.44, 1,008.05 and 325.55 is: 488.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.44 : 1,008.05 = 325.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.44/1,008.05 = 325.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.44x = 1,008.05 × 325.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.44x = 328,171.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,171.57/672.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.03

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