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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.67, 1,009.65 and 326.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.67, 1,009.65 and 326.18 is: 489.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.67 : 1,009.65 = 326.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.67/1,009.65 = 326.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.67x = 1,009.65 × 326.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.67x = 329,327.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,327.64/672.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.58

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