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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.57, 1,009.37 and 326.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.57, 1,009.37 and 326.51 is: 489.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.57 : 1,009.37 = 326.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.57/1,009.37 = 326.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.57x = 1,009.37 × 326.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.57x = 329,572.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,572.70/673.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.29

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