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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.95, 1,008.90 and 321.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.95, 1,008.90 and 321.38 is: 481.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.95 : 1,008.90 = 321.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.95/1,008.90 = 321.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.95x = 1,008.90 × 321.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.95x = 324,233.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,233.63/672.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.81

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