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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.79, 1,011.27 and 327.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.79, 1,011.27 and 327.38 is: 491.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.79 : 1,011.27 = 327.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.79/1,011.27 = 327.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.79x = 1,011.27 × 327.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.79x = 331,063.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,063.90/673.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.35

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