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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.84, 1,009.78 and 326.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.84, 1,009.78 and 326.17 is: 489.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.84 : 1,009.78 = 326.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.84/1,009.78 = 326.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.84x = 1,009.78 × 326.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.84x = 329,360.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,360.14/672.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.50

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