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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.55, 1,008.63 and 325.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.55, 1,008.63 and 325.22 is: 487.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.55 : 1,008.63 = 325.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.55/1,008.63 = 325.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.55x = 1,008.63 × 325.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.55x = 328,021.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,021.61/672.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.73

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