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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.66, 1,009.11 and 326.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.66, 1,009.11 and 326.24 is: 489.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.66 : 1,009.11 = 326.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.66/1,009.11 = 326.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.66x = 1,009.11 × 326.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.66x = 329,212.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,212.05/672.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.42

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