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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.96, 1,009.50 and 326.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.96, 1,009.50 and 326.37 is: 489.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.96 : 1,009.50 = 326.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.96/1,009.50 = 326.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.96x = 1,009.50 × 326.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.96x = 329,470.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,470.52/672.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.58

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