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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.74, 1,008.86 and 325.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.74, 1,008.86 and 325.96 is: 488.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.74 : 1,008.86 = 325.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.74/1,008.86 = 325.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.74x = 1,008.86 × 325.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.74x = 328,843.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,843.85/672.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.81

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