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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.61, 1,008.47 and 325.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.61, 1,008.47 and 325.26 is: 487.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.61 : 1,008.47 = 325.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.61/1,008.47 = 325.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.61x = 1,008.47 × 325.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.61x = 328,014.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,014.95/672.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.67

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