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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.39, 1,008.71 and 325.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.39, 1,008.71 and 325.68 is: 487.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.39 : 1,008.71 = 325.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.39/1,008.71 = 325.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.39x = 1,008.71 × 325.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.39x = 328,512.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,512.44/673.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.85

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