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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.60, 1,008.60 and 325.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.60, 1,008.60 and 325.67 is: 488.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.60 : 1,008.60 = 325.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.60/1,008.60 = 325.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.60x = 1,008.60 × 325.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.60x = 328,469.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,469.13/672.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.36

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