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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.43, 1,009.41 and 326.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.43, 1,009.41 and 326.52 is: 489.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.43 : 1,009.41 = 326.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.43/1,009.41 = 326.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.43x = 1,009.41 × 326.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.43x = 329,592.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,592.55/673.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.43

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