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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.12, 1,011.06 and 327.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.12, 1,011.06 and 327.66 is: 491.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.12 : 1,011.06 = 327.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.12/1,011.06 = 327.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.12x = 1,011.06 × 327.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.12x = 331,283.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,283.92/674.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.43

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