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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.88, 1,010.48 and 326.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.88, 1,010.48 and 326.99 is: 490.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.88 : 1,010.48 = 326.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.88/1,010.48 = 326.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.88x = 1,010.48 × 326.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.88x = 330,417.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,417.75/673.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.32

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