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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.77, 1,009.95 and 326.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.77, 1,009.95 and 326.59 is: 489.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.77 : 1,009.95 = 326.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.77/1,009.95 = 326.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.77x = 1,009.95 × 326.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.77x = 329,839.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,839.57/673.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.54

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