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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.12, 1,011.36 and 327.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.12, 1,011.36 and 327.62 is: 491.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.12 : 1,011.36 = 327.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.12/1,011.36 = 327.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.12x = 1,011.36 × 327.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.12x = 331,341.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,341.76/674.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.52

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