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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.53, 1,008.80 and 325.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.53, 1,008.80 and 325.79 is: 488.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.53 : 1,008.80 = 325.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.53/1,008.80 = 325.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.53x = 1,008.80 × 325.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.53x = 328,662.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,662.79/672.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.70

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