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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.13, 1,011.18 and 327.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.13, 1,011.18 and 327.49 is: 491.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.13 : 1,011.18 = 327.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.13/1,011.18 = 327.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.13x = 1,011.18 × 327.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.13x = 331,151.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,151.34/674.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.23

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