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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.05, 1,011.06 and 327.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.05, 1,011.06 and 327.41 is: 491.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.05 : 1,011.06 = 327.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.05/1,011.06 = 327.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.05x = 1,011.06 × 327.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.05x = 331,031.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,031.15/674.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.11

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