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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.77, 1,008.45 and 325.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.77, 1,008.45 and 325.59 is: 488.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.77 : 1,008.45 = 325.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.77/1,008.45 = 325.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.77x = 1,008.45 × 325.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.77x = 328,337.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,337.45/672.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.04

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