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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.60, 1,008.18 and 325.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.60, 1,008.18 and 325.92 is: 488.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.60 : 1,008.18 = 325.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.60/1,008.18 = 325.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.60x = 1,008.18 × 325.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.60x = 328,586.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,586.03/672.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.53

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