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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.45, 1,009.29 and 326.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.45, 1,009.29 and 326.10 is: 488.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.45 : 1,009.29 = 326.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.45/1,009.29 = 326.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.45x = 1,009.29 × 326.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.45x = 329,134.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,134.48/673.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.73

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