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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.10, 1,011.28 and 327.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.10, 1,011.28 and 327.67 is: 491.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.10 : 1,011.28 = 327.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.10/1,011.28 = 327.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.10x = 1,011.28 × 327.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.10x = 331,366.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,366.12/674.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.57

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