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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.06, 1,008.93 and 321.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.06, 1,008.93 and 321.06 is: 481.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.06 : 1,008.93 = 321.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.06/1,008.93 = 321.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.06x = 1,008.93 × 321.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.06x = 323,927.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,927.07/673.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.28

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