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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.66, 1,007.46 and 326.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.66, 1,007.46 and 326.22 is: 488.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.66 : 1,007.46 = 326.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.66/1,007.46 = 326.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.66x = 1,007.46 × 326.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.66x = 328,653.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,653.60/672.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.59

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