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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.69, 1,009.15 and 326.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.69, 1,009.15 and 326.64 is: 490.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.69 : 1,009.15 = 326.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.69/1,009.15 = 326.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.69x = 1,009.15 × 326.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.69x = 329,628.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,628.76/672.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.02

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