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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.73, 1,009.10 and 325.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.73, 1,009.10 and 325.99 is: 488.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.73 : 1,009.10 = 325.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.73/1,009.10 = 325.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.73x = 1,009.10 × 325.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.73x = 328,956.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,956.51/672.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.99

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