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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.82, 1,009.63 and 326.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.82, 1,009.63 and 326.51 is: 489.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.82 : 1,009.63 = 326.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.82/1,009.63 = 326.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.82x = 1,009.63 × 326.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.82x = 329,654.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,654.29/672.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.96

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