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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.76, 1,007.98 and 325.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.76, 1,007.98 and 325.62 is: 487.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.76 : 1,007.98 = 325.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.76/1,007.98 = 325.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.76x = 1,007.98 × 325.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.76x = 328,215.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,215.25/672.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.86

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