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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.13, 1,008.56 and 326.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.13, 1,008.56 and 326.38 is: 489.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.13 : 1,008.56 = 326.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.13/1,008.56 = 326.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.13x = 1,008.56 × 326.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.13x = 329,173.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,173.81/673.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.02

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