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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.05, 1,009.56 and 326.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.05, 1,009.56 and 326.41 is: 489.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.05 : 1,009.56 = 326.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.05/1,009.56 = 326.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.05x = 1,009.56 × 326.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.05x = 329,533.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,533.02/673.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.61

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