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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.36, 1,009.59 and 326.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.36, 1,009.59 and 326.01 is: 488.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.36 : 1,009.59 = 326.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.36/1,009.59 = 326.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.36x = 1,009.59 × 326.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.36x = 329,136.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,136.44/673.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.80

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