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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.59, 1,009.27 and 326.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.59, 1,009.27 and 326.00 is: 489.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.59 : 1,009.27 = 326.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.59/1,009.27 = 326.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.59x = 1,009.27 × 326.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.59x = 329,020.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,020.51/672.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.19

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