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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.66, 1,007.72 and 324.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.66, 1,007.72 and 324.96 is: 486.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.66 : 1,007.72 = 324.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.66/1,007.72 = 324.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.66x = 1,007.72 × 324.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.66x = 327,468.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,468.69/672.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.83

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