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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.49, 1,008.90 and 325.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.49, 1,008.90 and 325.99 is: 489.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.49 : 1,008.90 = 325.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.49/1,008.90 = 325.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.49x = 1,008.90 × 325.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.49x = 328,888.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,888.79/672.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.06

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