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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.20, 1,009.72 and 326.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.20, 1,009.72 and 326.26 is: 489.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.20 : 1,009.72 = 326.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.20/1,009.72 = 326.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.20x = 1,009.72 × 326.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.20x = 329,431.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,431.25/673.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.35

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