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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.40, 1,009.98 and 326.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.40, 1,009.98 and 326.64 is: 489.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.40 : 1,009.98 = 326.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.40/1,009.98 = 326.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.40x = 1,009.98 × 326.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.40x = 329,899.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,899.87/673.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.91

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