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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.71, 1,010.64 and 327.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.71, 1,010.64 and 327.23 is: 490.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.71 : 1,010.64 = 327.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.71/1,010.64 = 327.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.71x = 1,010.64 × 327.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.71x = 330,709.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,709.85/673.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.88

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